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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,571.60, 533,971.80 and 189,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,571.60, 533,971.80 and 189,683.60 is: 284,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,571.60 : 533,971.80 = 189,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,571.60/533,971.80 = 189,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,571.60x = 533,971.80 × 189,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,571.60x = 101,285,693,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,285,693,322.48/355,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,853.16

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