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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,329.38, 550,779.93 and 142,427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,329.38, 550,779.93 and 142,427.07 is: 213,557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,329.38 : 550,779.93 = 142,427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,329.38/550,779.93 = 142,427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,329.38x = 550,779.93 × 142,427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,329.38x = 78,445,971,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,445,971,644.71/367,329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,557.58

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