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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,607.70, 551,411.55 and 145,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,607.70, 551,411.55 and 145,991.70 is: 218,987.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,607.70 : 551,411.55 = 145,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,607.70/551,411.55 = 145,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,607.70x = 551,411.55 × 145,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,607.70x = 80,501,509,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,501,509,584.14/367,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,987.55

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