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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,440.06, 550,945.57 and 142,537.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,440.06, 550,945.57 and 142,537.69 is: 213,723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,440.06 : 550,945.57 = 142,537.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,440.06/550,945.57 = 142,537.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,440.06x = 550,945.57 × 142,537.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,440.06x = 78,530,509,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,530,509,864.02/367,440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,723.32

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