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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,694.01, 551,283.72 and 187,835.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,694.01, 551,283.72 and 187,835.13 is: 281,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,694.01 : 551,283.72 = 187,835.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,694.01/551,283.72 = 187,835.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,694.01x = 551,283.72 × 187,835.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,694.01x = 103,550,449,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,550,449,213.08/367,694.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,621.26

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