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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,991.20, 548,986.80 and 188,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,991.20, 548,986.80 and 188,844.20 is: 283,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,991.20 : 548,986.80 = 188,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,991.20/548,986.80 = 188,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,991.20x = 548,986.80 × 188,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,991.20x = 103,672,973,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,672,973,056.56/365,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,266.30

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