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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,181.18, 555,271.85 and 133,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,181.18, 555,271.85 and 133,523.84 is: 200,285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,181.18 : 555,271.85 = 133,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,181.18/555,271.85 = 133,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,181.18x = 555,271.85 × 133,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,181.18x = 74,142,031,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,142,031,377.89/370,181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,285.79

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