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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,157.96, 551,515.23 and 190,781.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,157.96, 551,515.23 and 190,781.33 is: 285,797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,157.96 : 551,515.23 = 190,781.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,157.96/551,515.23 = 190,781.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,157.96x = 551,515.23 × 190,781.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,157.96x = 105,218,806,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,218,806,337.08/368,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,797.99

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