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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,436.69, 551,012.88 and 142,767.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,436.69, 551,012.88 and 142,767.55 is: 214,096.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,436.69 : 551,012.88 = 142,767.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,436.69/551,012.88 = 142,767.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,436.69x = 551,012.88 × 142,767.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,436.69x = 78,666,759,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,666,759,445.71/367,436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,096.09

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