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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,572.84, 550,946 and 187,151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,572.84, 550,946 and 187,151.82 is: 280,517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,572.84 : 550,946 = 187,151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,572.84/550,946 = 187,151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,572.84x = 550,946 × 187,151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,572.84x = 103,110,546,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,110,546,621.72/367,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,517.32

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