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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,871.60, 550,404.60 and 130,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,871.60, 550,404.60 and 130,189.60 is: 195,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,871.60 : 550,404.60 = 130,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,871.60/550,404.60 = 130,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,871.60x = 550,404.60 × 130,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,871.60x = 71,656,954,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,656,954,712.16/366,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,318.89

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