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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,313.96, 535,783.02 and 188,924.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,313.96, 535,783.02 and 188,924.68 is: 283,287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,313.96 : 535,783.02 = 188,924.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,313.96/535,783.02 = 188,924.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,313.96x = 535,783.02 × 188,924.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,313.96x = 101,222,635,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,222,635,602.93/357,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,287.66

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