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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,333.77, 550,749.09 and 187,070.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,333.77, 550,749.09 and 187,070.25 is: 280,477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,333.77 : 550,749.09 = 187,070.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,333.77/550,749.09 = 187,070.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,333.77x = 550,749.09 × 187,070.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,333.77x = 103,028,769,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,028,769,953.57/367,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,477.26

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