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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,237.60, 550,856.40 and 130,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,237.60, 550,856.40 and 130,847.20 is: 196,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,237.60 : 550,856.40 = 130,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,237.60/550,856.40 = 130,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,237.60x = 550,856.40 × 130,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,237.60x = 72,078,017,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,078,017,542.08/367,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,270.80

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