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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,858.60, 550,385.10 and 130,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,858.60, 550,385.10 and 130,176.60 is: 195,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,858.60 : 550,385.10 = 130,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,858.60/550,385.10 = 130,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,858.60x = 550,385.10 × 130,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,858.60x = 71,647,261,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,647,261,008.66/366,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,299.39

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