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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,571.84, 550,944.50 and 187,150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,571.84, 550,944.50 and 187,150.82 is: 280,515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,571.84 : 550,944.50 = 187,150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,571.84/550,944.50 = 187,150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,571.84x = 550,944.50 × 187,150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,571.84x = 103,109,714,949.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,109,714,949.49/367,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,515.82

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