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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,570.83, 550,943 and 187,149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,570.83, 550,943 and 187,149.83 is: 280,514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,570.83 : 550,943 = 187,149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,570.83/550,943 = 187,149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,570.83x = 550,943 × 187,149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,570.83x = 103,108,888,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,108,888,789.69/367,570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,514.34

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