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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,208.58, 550,369.98 and 189,618.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,208.58, 550,369.98 and 189,618.78 is: 284,199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,208.58 : 550,369.98 = 189,618.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,208.58/550,369.98 = 189,618.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,208.58x = 550,369.98 × 189,618.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,208.58x = 104,360,484,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,360,484,156.22/367,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,199.47

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