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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,222.68, 551,881.74 and 190,628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,222.68, 551,881.74 and 190,628.44 is: 285,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,222.68 : 551,881.74 = 190,628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,222.68/551,881.74 = 190,628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,222.68x = 551,881.74 × 190,628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,222.68x = 105,204,355,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,204,355,160.69/368,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,708.52

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