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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,936.99, 550,456.52 and 130,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,936.99, 550,456.52 and 130,223.40 is: 195,353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,936.99 : 550,456.52 = 130,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,936.99/550,456.52 = 130,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,936.99x = 550,456.52 × 130,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,936.99x = 71,682,319,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,682,319,586.57/366,936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,353.21

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