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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,244.82, 535,914.78 and 188,772.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,244.82, 535,914.78 and 188,772.04 is: 283,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,244.82 : 535,914.78 = 188,772.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,244.82/535,914.78 = 188,772.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,244.82x = 535,914.78 × 188,772.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,244.82x = 101,165,726,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,165,726,286.75/357,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,183.19

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