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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,617.60, 528,148.80 and 186,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,617.60, 528,148.80 and 186,211.20 is: 278,906.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,617.60 : 528,148.80 = 186,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,617.60/528,148.80 = 186,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,617.60x = 528,148.80 × 186,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,617.60x = 98,347,221,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,347,221,826.56/352,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,906.16

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