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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,206.78, 550,865.66 and 130,493.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,206.78, 550,865.66 and 130,493.19 is: 195,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,206.78 : 550,865.66 = 130,493.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,206.78/550,865.66 = 130,493.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,206.78x = 550,865.66 × 130,493.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,206.78x = 71,884,216,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,884,216,582.39/367,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,759.50

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