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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,269.80, 552,404.70 and 190,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,269.80, 552,404.70 and 190,831.20 is: 286,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,269.80 : 552,404.70 = 190,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,269.80/552,404.70 = 190,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,269.80x = 552,404.70 × 190,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,269.80x = 105,416,051,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,416,051,786.64/368,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,246.80

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