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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,001.21, 550,315.01 and 142,426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,001.21, 550,315.01 and 142,426.08 is: 213,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,001.21 : 550,315.01 = 142,426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,001.21/550,315.01 = 142,426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,001.21x = 550,315.01 × 142,426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,001.21x = 78,379,209,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,379,209,995.53/367,001.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,566.62

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