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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,158.34, 551,515.79 and 190,781.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,158.34, 551,515.79 and 190,781.70 is: 285,798.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,158.34 : 551,515.79 = 190,781.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,158.34/551,515.79 = 190,781.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,158.34x = 551,515.79 × 190,781.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,158.34x = 105,219,120,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,219,120,470.00/368,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,798.56

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