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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,659.52, 549,991.71 and 142,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,659.52, 549,991.71 and 142,044.90 is: 213,068.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,659.52 : 549,991.71 = 142,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,659.52/549,991.71 = 142,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,659.52x = 549,991.71 × 142,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,659.52x = 78,123,517,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,123,517,447.78/366,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,068.29

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