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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,949.99, 550,476.02 and 130,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,949.99, 550,476.02 and 130,236.40 is: 195,372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949.99 : 550,476.02 = 130,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949.99/550,476.02 = 130,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949.99x = 550,476.02 × 130,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949.99x = 71,692,015,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,692,015,131.13/366,949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,372.71

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