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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,047.36, 550,402.08 and 145,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,047.36, 550,402.08 and 145,279.68 is: 217,852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,047.36 : 550,402.08 = 145,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,047.36/550,402.08 = 145,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,047.36x = 550,402.08 × 145,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,047.36x = 79,962,238,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,962,238,053.73/367,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,852.64

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