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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,755.92, 550,141.56 and 117,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,755.92, 550,141.56 and 117,437.20 is: 176,158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,755.92 : 550,141.56 = 117,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,755.92/550,141.56 = 117,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,755.92x = 550,141.56 × 117,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,755.92x = 64,607,084,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,607,084,410.03/366,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,158.26

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