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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,949.28, 550,472.88 and 145,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,949.28, 550,472.88 and 145,281.44 is: 217,941.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949.28 : 550,472.88 = 145,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949.28/550,472.88 = 145,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949.28x = 550,472.88 × 145,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949.28x = 79,973,492,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,973,492,687.35/366,949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,941.54

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