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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,947.52, 550,472.28 and 130,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,947.52, 550,472.28 and 130,233.90 is: 195,368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947.52 : 550,472.28 = 130,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947.52/550,472.28 = 130,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947.52x = 550,472.28 × 130,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947.52x = 71,690,151,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,690,151,866.29/366,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,368.95

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