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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,045.23, 550,389.86 and 215,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,045.23, 550,389.86 and 215,291.90 is: 322,833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,045.23 : 550,389.86 = 215,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,045.23/550,389.86 = 215,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,045.23x = 550,389.86 × 215,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,045.23x = 118,494,474,871.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,494,474,871.73/367,045.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,833.44

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