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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,207.08, 550,367.70 and 189,617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,207.08, 550,367.70 and 189,617.28 is: 284,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,207.08 : 550,367.70 = 189,617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,207.08/550,367.70 = 189,617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,207.08x = 550,367.70 × 189,617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,207.08x = 104,359,226,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,359,226,273.86/367,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,197.21

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