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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,837.65, 550,379.57 and 142,205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,837.65, 550,379.57 and 142,205.41 is: 213,355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,837.65 : 550,379.57 = 142,205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,837.65/550,379.57 = 142,205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,837.65x = 550,379.57 × 142,205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,837.65x = 78,266,952,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,266,952,407.47/366,837.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,355.83

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