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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,727.92, 550,099.56 and 117,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,727.92, 550,099.56 and 117,409.20 is: 176,116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,727.92 : 550,099.56 = 117,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,727.92/550,099.56 = 117,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,727.92x = 550,099.56 × 117,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,727.92x = 64,586,749,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,586,749,259.95/366,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,116.26

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