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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,059.05, 550,424.55 and 142,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,059.05, 550,424.55 and 142,344.80 is: 213,453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,059.05 : 550,424.55 = 142,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,059.05/550,424.55 = 142,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,059.05x = 550,424.55 × 142,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,059.05x = 78,350,072,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,350,072,484.84/367,059.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,453.59

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