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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,837.70, 550,256.55 and 189,690.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,837.70, 550,256.55 and 189,690.70 is: 284,536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,837.70 : 550,256.55 = 189,690.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,837.70/550,256.55 = 189,690.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,837.70x = 550,256.55 × 189,690.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,837.70x = 104,378,550,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,378,550,149.09/366,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,536.05

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