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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,217.12, 550,828.76 and 100,992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,217.12, 550,828.76 and 100,992.24 is: 151,489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,217.12 : 550,828.76 = 100,992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,217.12/550,828.76 = 100,992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,217.12x = 550,828.76 × 100,992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,217.12x = 55,629,431,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,629,431,373.07/367,217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,489.21

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