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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,851.20, 553,276.80 and 191,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,851.20, 553,276.80 and 191,704.20 is: 287,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,851.20 : 553,276.80 = 191,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,851.20/553,276.80 = 191,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,851.20x = 553,276.80 × 191,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,851.20x = 106,065,486,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,065,486,322.56/368,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,556.30

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