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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,016.78, 555,025.29 and 130,307.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,016.78, 555,025.29 and 130,307.69 is: 195,461.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,016.78 : 555,025.29 = 130,307.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,016.78/555,025.29 = 130,307.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,016.78x = 555,025.29 × 130,307.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,016.78x = 72,324,061,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,324,061,574.86/370,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,461.57

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