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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,061.05, 550,427.55 and 142,346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,061.05, 550,427.55 and 142,346.80 is: 213,456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,061.05 : 550,427.55 = 142,346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,061.05/550,427.55 = 142,346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,061.05x = 550,427.55 × 142,346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,061.05x = 78,351,600,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,351,600,374.34/367,061.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,456.59

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