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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,129.80, 550,895.40 and 142,499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,129.80, 550,895.40 and 142,499.16 is: 213,826.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,129.80 : 550,895.40 = 142,499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,129.80/550,895.40 = 142,499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,129.80x = 550,895.40 × 142,499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,129.80x = 78,502,131,747.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,502,131,747.86/367,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,826.64

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