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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,085.30, 550,498.35 and 130,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,085.30, 550,498.35 and 130,435.70 is: 195,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,085.30 : 550,498.35 = 130,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,085.30/550,498.35 = 130,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,085.30x = 550,498.35 × 130,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,085.30x = 71,804,637,631.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,804,637,631.10/367,085.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,607.50

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