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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,754.36, 550,136.38 and 117,436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,754.36, 550,136.38 and 117,436.36 is: 176,156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,754.36 : 550,136.38 = 117,436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,754.36/550,136.38 = 117,436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,754.36x = 550,136.38 × 117,436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,754.36x = 64,606,013,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,606,013,970.78/366,754.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,156.09

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