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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,985.70, 551,978.55 and 190,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,985.70, 551,978.55 and 190,838.70 is: 286,258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,985.70 : 551,978.55 = 190,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,985.70/551,978.55 = 190,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,985.70x = 551,978.55 × 190,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,985.70x = 105,338,868,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,338,868,909.89/367,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,258.05

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