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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,037.55, 550,392.30 and 142,323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,037.55, 550,392.30 and 142,323.30 is: 213,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,037.55 : 550,392.30 = 142,323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,037.55/550,392.30 = 142,323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,037.55x = 550,392.30 × 142,323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,037.55x = 78,333,648,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,333,648,430.59/367,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,421.35

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