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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,131.99, 550,448.78 and 186,774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,131.99, 550,448.78 and 186,774.15 is: 280,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,131.99 : 550,448.78 = 186,774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,131.99/550,448.78 = 186,774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,131.99x = 550,448.78 × 186,774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,131.99x = 102,809,602,069.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,809,602,069.17/367,131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,034.44

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