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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,284.33, 549,745.47 and 189,549.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,284.33, 549,745.47 and 189,549.27 is: 283,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,284.33 : 549,745.47 = 189,549.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,284.33/549,745.47 = 189,549.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,284.33x = 549,745.47 × 189,549.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,284.33x = 104,203,852,524.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,203,852,524.31/367,284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,714.40

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