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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,741.20, 550,111.80 and 145,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,741.20, 550,111.80 and 145,125.20 is: 217,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,741.20 : 550,111.80 = 145,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,741.20/550,111.80 = 145,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,741.20x = 550,111.80 × 145,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,741.20x = 79,835,084,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,835,084,997.36/366,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,687.80

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