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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,708.11, 550,140.13 and 113,982.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,708.11, 550,140.13 and 113,982.53 is: 170,998.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,708.11 : 550,140.13 = 113,982.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,708.11/550,140.13 = 113,982.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,708.11x = 550,140.13 × 113,982.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,708.11x = 62,706,363,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,706,363,871.93/366,708.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,998.03

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