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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,727.85, 550,141.58 and 113,961.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,727.85, 550,141.58 and 113,961.07 is: 170,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,727.85 : 550,141.58 = 113,961.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,727.85/550,141.58 = 113,961.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,727.85x = 550,141.58 × 113,961.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,727.85x = 62,694,722,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,694,722,017.84/366,727.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,957.08

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