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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,056.27, 550,785.08 and 142,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,056.27, 550,785.08 and 142,425.56 is: 213,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,056.27 : 550,785.08 = 142,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,056.27/550,785.08 = 142,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,056.27x = 550,785.08 × 142,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,056.27x = 78,445,873,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,445,873,458.64/367,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,716.21

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