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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,813.16, 550,729.50 and 189,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,813.16, 550,729.50 and 189,451.24 is: 284,440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,813.16 : 550,729.50 = 189,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,813.16/550,729.50 = 189,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,813.16x = 550,729.50 × 189,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,813.16x = 104,336,386,679.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,336,386,679.58/366,813.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,440.14

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