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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,072.05, 550,808.69 and 142,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,072.05, 550,808.69 and 142,441.32 is: 213,739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,072.05 : 550,808.69 = 142,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,072.05/550,808.69 = 142,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,072.05x = 550,808.69 × 142,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,072.05x = 78,457,916,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,457,916,158.86/367,072.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,739.83

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