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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,384.73, 551,919.70 and 199,797.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,384.73, 551,919.70 and 199,797.53 is: 299,339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,384.73 : 551,919.70 = 199,797.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,384.73/551,919.70 = 199,797.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,384.73x = 551,919.70 × 199,797.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,384.73x = 110,272,192,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,272,192,818.34/368,384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,339.75

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