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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,570.96, 550,943.18 and 187,149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,570.96, 550,943.18 and 187,149.95 is: 280,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,570.96 : 550,943.18 = 187,149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,570.96/550,943.18 = 187,149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,570.96x = 550,943.18 × 187,149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,570.96x = 103,108,990,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,108,990,435.07/367,570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,514.52

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