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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,286.32, 555,055.46 and 145,804.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,286.32, 555,055.46 and 145,804.27 is: 218,559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,286.32 : 555,055.46 = 145,804.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,286.32/555,055.46 = 145,804.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,286.32x = 555,055.46 × 145,804.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,286.32x = 80,929,456,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,929,456,154.81/370,286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,559.13

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