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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,294.51, 548,998.92 and 188,704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,294.51, 548,998.92 and 188,704.65 is: 282,828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,294.51 : 548,998.92 = 188,704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,294.51/548,998.92 = 188,704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,294.51x = 548,998.92 × 188,704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,294.51x = 103,598,649,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,598,649,048.98/366,294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,828.83

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