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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,158.71, 551,516.36 and 190,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,158.71, 551,516.36 and 190,782.08 is: 285,799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,158.71 : 551,516.36 = 190,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,158.71/551,516.36 = 190,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,158.71x = 551,516.36 × 190,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,158.71x = 105,219,434,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,219,434,603.34/368,158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,799.12

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