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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,851.70, 550,277.55 and 145,235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,851.70, 550,277.55 and 145,235.70 is: 217,853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,851.70 : 550,277.55 = 145,235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,851.70/550,277.55 = 145,235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,851.70x = 550,277.55 × 145,235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,851.70x = 79,919,945,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,919,945,168.54/366,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,853.55

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