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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,876.80, 549,995.20 and 142,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,876.80, 549,995.20 and 142,390.40 is: 213,461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,876.80 : 549,995.20 = 142,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,876.80/549,995.20 = 142,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,876.80x = 549,995.20 × 142,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,876.80x = 78,314,036,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,314,036,526.08/366,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,461.40

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