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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,664.17, 555,796.41 and 199,977.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,664.17, 555,796.41 and 199,977.37 is: 299,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,664.17 : 555,796.41 = 199,977.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,664.17/555,796.41 = 199,977.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,664.17x = 555,796.41 × 199,977.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,664.17x = 111,146,704,327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,146,704,327.24/370,664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,858.24

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