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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,255.08, 555,267.74 and 133,566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,255.08, 555,267.74 and 133,566.88 is: 200,308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,255.08 : 555,267.74 = 133,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,255.08/555,267.74 = 133,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,255.08x = 555,267.74 × 133,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,255.08x = 74,165,379,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,165,379,596.45/370,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,308.88

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