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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,071.30, 550,477.35 and 130,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,071.30, 550,477.35 and 130,421.70 is: 195,586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,071.30 : 550,477.35 = 130,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,071.30/550,477.35 = 130,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,071.30x = 550,477.35 × 130,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,071.30x = 71,794,191,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,794,191,798.50/367,071.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,586.50

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