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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,716.61, 551,741.26 and 187,709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,716.61, 551,741.26 and 187,709.05 is: 281,648.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,716.61 : 551,741.26 = 187,709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,716.61/551,741.26 = 187,709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,716.61x = 551,741.26 × 187,709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,716.61x = 103,566,827,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,566,827,760.40/367,716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,648.49

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