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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,439.65, 550,944.94 and 142,537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,439.65, 550,944.94 and 142,537.27 is: 213,722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,439.65 : 550,944.94 = 142,537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,439.65/550,944.94 = 142,537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,439.65x = 550,944.94 × 142,537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,439.65x = 78,530,187,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,530,187,667.91/367,439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,722.69

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