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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,251.92, 551,925 and 190,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,251.92, 551,925 and 190,657.44 is: 285,751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,251.92 : 551,925 = 190,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,251.92/551,925 = 190,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,251.92x = 551,925 × 190,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,251.92x = 105,228,607,572
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,228,607,572/368,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,751.69

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