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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,406.52, 555,228.41 and 145,675.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,406.52, 555,228.41 and 145,675.85 is: 218,363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,406.52 : 555,228.41 = 145,675.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,406.52/555,228.41 = 145,675.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,406.52x = 555,228.41 × 145,675.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,406.52x = 80,883,367,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,883,367,066.38/370,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,363.78

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