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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,228.88, 549,346.74 and 129,611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,228.88, 549,346.74 and 129,611.68 is: 194,418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,228.88 : 549,346.74 = 129,611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,228.88/549,346.74 = 129,611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,228.88x = 549,346.74 × 129,611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,228.88x = 71,201,750,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,201,750,479.13/366,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,418.72

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