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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,833.01, 550,044.49 and 186,805.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,833.01, 550,044.49 and 186,805.86 is: 280,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,833.01 : 550,044.49 = 186,805.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,833.01/550,044.49 = 186,805.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,833.01x = 550,044.49 × 186,805.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,833.01x = 102,751,533,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,751,533,992.71/366,833.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,104.38

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