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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,074, 550,545.15 and 97,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,074, 550,545.15 and 97,203.84 is: 145,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,074 : 550,545.15 = 97,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,074/550,545.15 = 97,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,074x = 550,545.15 × 97,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,074x = 53,515,102,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,515,102,673.38/367,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,788.32

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