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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,098.80, 550,848.90 and 142,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,098.80, 550,848.90 and 142,468.16 is: 213,780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,098.80 : 550,848.90 = 142,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,098.80/550,848.90 = 142,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,098.80x = 550,848.90 × 142,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,098.80x = 78,478,429,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,478,429,221.02/367,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,780.13

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