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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,283.32, 551,220.24 and 189,842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,283.32, 551,220.24 and 189,842.32 is: 284,916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,283.32 : 551,220.24 = 189,842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,283.32/551,220.24 = 189,842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,283.32x = 551,220.24 × 189,842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,283.32x = 104,644,929,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,644,929,192.56/367,283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,916.09

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