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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,225.93, 550,775.40 and 97,355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,225.93, 550,775.40 and 97,355.86 is: 146,016.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,225.93 : 550,775.40 = 97,355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,225.93/550,775.40 = 97,355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,225.93x = 550,775.40 × 97,355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,225.93x = 53,621,212,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,621,212,733.84/367,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,016.96

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