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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,238.73, 550,794.78 and 97,368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,238.73, 550,794.78 and 97,368.78 is: 146,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,238.73 : 550,794.78 = 97,368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,238.73/550,794.78 = 97,368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,238.73x = 550,794.78 × 97,368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,238.73x = 53,630,215,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,630,215,758.97/367,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,036.38

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