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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,755.36, 550,137.88 and 117,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,755.36, 550,137.88 and 117,437.36 is: 176,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,755.36 : 550,137.88 = 117,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,755.36/550,137.88 = 117,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,755.36x = 550,137.88 × 117,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,755.36x = 64,606,740,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,606,740,263.20/366,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,157.59

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