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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,228.80, 548,905.80 and 188,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,228.80, 548,905.80 and 188,644.40 is: 282,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,228.80 : 548,905.80 = 188,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,228.80/548,905.80 = 188,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,228.80x = 548,905.80 × 188,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,228.80x = 103,548,005,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,548,005,297.52/366,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,741.30

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