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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,571.96, 550,944.68 and 187,150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,571.96, 550,944.68 and 187,150.95 is: 280,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,571.96 : 550,944.68 = 187,150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,571.96/550,944.68 = 187,150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,571.96x = 550,944.68 × 187,150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,571.96x = 103,109,820,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,109,820,259.45/367,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,516.01

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