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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,189.29, 555,284 and 133,531.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,189.29, 555,284 and 133,531.94 is: 200,297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,189.29 : 555,284 = 133,531.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,189.29/555,284 = 133,531.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,189.29x = 555,284 × 133,531.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,189.29x = 74,148,149,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,148,149,770.96/370,189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,297.93

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