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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,546.14, 551,060.01 and 142,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,546.14, 551,060.01 and 142,719.30 is: 213,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,546.14 : 551,060.01 = 142,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,546.14/551,060.01 = 142,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,546.14x = 551,060.01 × 142,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,546.14x = 78,646,898,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,646,898,885.19/367,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,978.30

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