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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,199.47, 552,459.08 and 199,838.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,199.47, 552,459.08 and 199,838.75 is: 299,844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,199.47 : 552,459.08 = 199,838.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,199.47/552,459.08 = 199,838.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,199.47x = 552,459.08 × 199,838.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,199.47x = 110,402,729,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,402,729,710.65/368,199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,844.89

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