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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,180.09, 550,825.72 and 130,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,180.09, 550,825.72 and 130,466.50 is: 195,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,180.09 : 550,825.72 = 130,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,180.09/550,825.72 = 130,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,180.09x = 550,825.72 × 130,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,180.09x = 71,864,302,095.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,864,302,095.15/367,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,719.50

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