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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,078.30, 550,617.45 and 130,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,078.30, 550,617.45 and 130,444.90 is: 195,667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,078.30 : 550,617.45 = 130,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,078.30/550,617.45 = 130,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,078.30x = 550,617.45 × 130,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,078.30x = 71,825,238,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,825,238,203.51/367,078.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,667.35

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