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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,835.20, 550,252.80 and 189,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,835.20, 550,252.80 and 189,688.20 is: 284,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,835.20 : 550,252.80 = 189,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,835.20/550,252.80 = 189,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,835.20x = 550,252.80 × 189,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,835.20x = 104,376,463,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,376,463,176.96/366,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,532.30

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