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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,059.36, 550,420.08 and 145,291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,059.36, 550,420.08 and 145,291.68 is: 217,870.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,059.36 : 550,420.08 = 145,291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,059.36/550,420.08 = 145,291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,059.36x = 550,420.08 × 145,291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,059.36x = 79,971,458,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,971,458,128.93/367,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,870.64

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