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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,484.55, 551,303.37 and 185,217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,484.55, 551,303.37 and 185,217.81 is: 277,865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,484.55 : 551,303.37 = 185,217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,484.55/551,303.37 = 185,217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,484.55x = 551,303.37 × 185,217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,484.55x = 102,111,202,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,111,202,837.02/367,484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,865.29

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