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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,208.78, 550,868.66 and 130,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,208.78, 550,868.66 and 130,495.20 is: 195,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,208.78 : 550,868.66 = 130,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,208.78/550,868.66 = 130,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,208.78x = 550,868.66 × 130,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,208.78x = 71,885,715,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,885,715,960.43/367,208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,762.52

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