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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,068.55, 550,438.80 and 142,354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,068.55, 550,438.80 and 142,354.30 is: 213,467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,068.55 : 550,438.80 = 142,354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,068.55/550,438.80 = 142,354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,068.55x = 550,438.80 × 142,354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,068.55x = 78,357,330,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,357,330,066.84/367,068.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,467.84

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