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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,336.77, 550,753.59 and 187,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,336.77, 550,753.59 and 187,073.25 is: 280,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,336.77 : 550,753.59 = 187,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,336.77/550,753.59 = 187,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,336.77x = 550,753.59 × 187,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,336.77x = 103,031,264,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,031,264,030.47/367,336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,481.76

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