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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,978.99, 550,443.72 and 100,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,978.99, 550,443.72 and 100,717.20 is: 151,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,978.99 : 550,443.72 = 100,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,978.99/550,443.72 = 100,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,978.99x = 550,443.72 × 100,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,978.99x = 55,439,150,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,439,150,235.98/366,978.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,069.00

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