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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,783.70, 551,675.55 and 146,167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,783.70, 551,675.55 and 146,167.70 is: 219,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,783.70 : 551,675.55 = 146,167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,783.70/551,675.55 = 146,167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,783.70x = 551,675.55 × 146,167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,783.70x = 80,637,146,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,637,146,289.74/367,783.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,251.55

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