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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,409.07, 550,863.05 and 187,051.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,409.07, 550,863.05 and 187,051.23 is: 280,449.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,409.07 : 550,863.05 = 187,051.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,409.07/550,863.05 = 187,051.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,409.07x = 550,863.05 × 187,051.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,409.07x = 103,039,610,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,039,610,128.80/367,409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,449.28

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