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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,995.43, 550,156.59 and 142,298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,995.43, 550,156.59 and 142,298.19 is: 213,316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,995.43 : 550,156.59 = 142,298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,995.43/550,156.59 = 142,298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,995.43x = 550,156.59 × 142,298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,995.43x = 78,286,286,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,286,286,973.57/366,995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,316.79

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