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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,938.52, 550,458.78 and 130,224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,938.52, 550,458.78 and 130,224.90 is: 195,355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,938.52 : 550,458.78 = 130,224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,938.52/550,458.78 = 130,224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,938.52x = 550,458.78 × 130,224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,938.52x = 71,683,439,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,683,439,579.62/366,938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,355.45

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