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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,909.99, 550,419.63 and 130,232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,909.99, 550,419.63 and 130,232.85 is: 195,368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,909.99 : 550,419.63 = 130,232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,909.99/550,419.63 = 130,232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,909.99x = 550,419.63 × 130,232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,909.99x = 71,682,717,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,682,717,110.85/366,909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,368.67

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