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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,932.10, 550,452.83 and 130,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,932.10, 550,452.83 and 130,254.96 is: 195,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,932.10 : 550,452.83 = 130,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,932.10/550,452.83 = 130,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,932.10x = 550,452.83 × 130,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,932.10x = 71,699,210,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,699,210,702.26/366,932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,401.85

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