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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,415.42, 551,157.98 and 142,793.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,415.42, 551,157.98 and 142,793.19 is: 214,203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,415.42 : 551,157.98 = 142,793.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,415.42/551,157.98 = 142,793.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,415.42x = 551,157.98 × 142,793.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,415.42x = 78,701,605,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,701,605,444.19/367,415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,203.33

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