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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,954.78, 550,572.30 and 142,472.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,954.78, 550,572.30 and 142,472.86 is: 213,763.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,954.78 : 550,572.30 = 142,472.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,954.78/550,572.30 = 142,472.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,954.78x = 550,572.30 × 142,472.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,954.78x = 78,441,610,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,441,610,217.78/366,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,763.70

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