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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,285.33, 549,746.97 and 189,550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,285.33, 549,746.97 and 189,550.27 is: 283,715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,285.33 : 549,746.97 = 189,550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,285.33/549,746.97 = 189,550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,285.33x = 549,746.97 × 189,550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,285.33x = 104,204,686,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,204,686,595.18/367,285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,715.90

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