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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,098.30, 550,848.15 and 142,467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,098.30, 550,848.15 and 142,467.66 is: 213,779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,098.30 : 550,848.15 = 142,467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,098.30/550,848.15 = 142,467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,098.30x = 550,848.15 × 142,467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,098.30x = 78,478,046,945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,478,046,945.83/367,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,779.38

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