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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,595.88, 550,189.06 and 189,153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,595.88, 550,189.06 and 189,153.63 is: 283,882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,595.88 : 550,189.06 = 189,153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,595.88/550,189.06 = 189,153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,595.88x = 550,189.06 × 189,153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,595.88x = 104,070,257,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,070,257,412.40/366,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,882.78

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