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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,832.01, 550,042.99 and 186,804.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,832.01, 550,042.99 and 186,804.86 is: 280,102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,832.01 : 550,042.99 = 186,804.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,832.01/550,042.99 = 186,804.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,832.01x = 550,042.99 × 186,804.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,832.01x = 102,750,700,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,750,700,523.70/366,832.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,102.87

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