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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,834.01, 550,045.99 and 186,806.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,834.01, 550,045.99 and 186,806.86 is: 280,105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,834.01 : 550,045.99 = 186,806.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,834.01/550,045.99 = 186,806.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,834.01x = 550,045.99 × 186,806.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,834.01x = 102,752,364,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,752,364,247.49/366,834.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,105.88

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