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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,937.70, 550,406.55 and 130,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,937.70, 550,406.55 and 130,304.30 is: 195,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,937.70 : 550,406.55 = 130,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,937.70/550,406.55 = 130,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,937.70x = 550,406.55 × 130,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,937.70x = 71,720,340,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,720,340,213.17/366,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,456.45

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