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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,298.27, 549,004.50 and 188,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,298.27, 549,004.50 and 188,708.40 is: 282,834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,298.27 : 549,004.50 = 188,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,298.27/549,004.50 = 188,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,298.27x = 549,004.50 × 188,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,298.27x = 103,601,760,787.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,601,760,787.80/366,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,834.43

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