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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,206.80, 549,310.20 and 189,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,206.80, 549,310.20 and 189,059.80 is: 283,589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,206.80 : 549,310.20 = 189,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,206.80/549,310.20 = 189,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,206.80x = 549,310.20 × 189,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,206.80x = 103,852,476,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,852,476,549.96/366,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,589.70

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