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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,272.68, 555,294.17 and 133,584.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,272.68, 555,294.17 and 133,584.59 is: 200,335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,272.68 : 555,294.17 = 133,584.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,272.68/555,294.17 = 133,584.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,272.68x = 555,294.17 × 133,584.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,272.68x = 74,178,743,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,178,743,360.92/370,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,335.45

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