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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,184.81, 552,437.15 and 199,824.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,184.81, 552,437.15 and 199,824.09 is: 299,822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,184.81 : 552,437.15 = 199,824.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,184.81/552,437.15 = 199,824.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,184.81x = 552,437.15 × 199,824.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,184.81x = 110,390,247,710.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,390,247,710.18/368,184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,822.92

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