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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,811.70, 550,217.55 and 130,178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,811.70, 550,217.55 and 130,178.30 is: 195,267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,811.70 : 550,217.55 = 130,178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,811.70/550,217.55 = 130,178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,811.70x = 550,217.55 × 130,178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,811.70x = 71,626,385,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,626,385,289.17/366,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,267.45

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