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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,983.70, 548,975.55 and 188,836.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,983.70, 548,975.55 and 188,836.70 is: 283,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,983.70 : 548,975.55 = 188,836.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,983.70/548,975.55 = 188,836.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,983.70x = 548,975.55 × 188,836.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,983.70x = 103,666,731,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,666,731,242.69/365,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,255.05

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