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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,342.28, 555,398.82 and 133,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,342.28, 555,398.82 and 133,655 is: 200,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,342.28 : 555,398.82 = 133,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,342.28/555,398.82 = 133,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,342.28x = 555,398.82 × 133,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,342.28x = 74,231,829,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,231,829,287.10/370,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,441.14

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