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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,664.67, 555,797.16 and 199,977.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,664.67, 555,797.16 and 199,977.87 is: 299,858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,664.67 : 555,797.16 = 199,977.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,664.67/555,797.16 = 199,977.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,664.67x = 555,797.16 × 199,977.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,664.67x = 111,147,132,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,147,132,208.85/370,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,858.99

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