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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,023.30, 550,405.35 and 130,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,023.30, 550,405.35 and 130,373.70 is: 195,514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,023.30 : 550,405.35 = 130,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,023.30/550,405.35 = 130,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,023.30x = 550,405.35 × 130,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,023.30x = 71,758,381,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,758,381,979.30/367,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,514.51

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