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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,769.37, 550,107.27 and 141,976.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,769.37, 550,107.27 and 141,976.01 is: 212,945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,769.37 : 550,107.27 = 141,976.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,769.37/550,107.27 = 141,976.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,769.37x = 550,107.27 × 141,976.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,769.37x = 78,102,032,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,102,032,516.06/366,769.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,945.90

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