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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,014.84, 555,021.36 and 145,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,014.84, 555,021.36 and 145,218.06 is: 217,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,014.84 : 555,021.36 = 145,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,014.84/555,021.36 = 145,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,014.84x = 555,021.36 × 145,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,014.84x = 80,599,125,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,599,125,157.76/370,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,826.74

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