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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,844.20, 550,266.30 and 189,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,844.20, 550,266.30 and 189,697.20 is: 284,545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,844.20 : 550,266.30 = 189,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,844.20/550,266.30 = 189,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,844.20x = 550,266.30 × 189,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,844.20x = 104,383,976,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,383,976,364.36/366,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,545.80

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