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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,319.92, 550,728.34 and 187,056.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,319.92, 550,728.34 and 187,056.41 is: 280,456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,319.92 : 550,728.34 = 187,056.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,319.92/550,728.34 = 187,056.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,319.92x = 550,728.34 × 187,056.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,319.92x = 103,017,266,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,017,266,165.66/367,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,456.52

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