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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,480.89, 552,834.15 and 188,693.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,480.89, 552,834.15 and 188,693.61 is: 283,098.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,480.89 : 552,834.15 = 188,693.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,480.89/552,834.15 = 188,693.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,480.89x = 552,834.15 × 188,693.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,480.89x = 104,316,270,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,316,270,787.18/368,480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,098.18

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