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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,787.85, 550,260.95 and 114,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,787.85, 550,260.95 and 114,063.39 is: 171,119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,787.85 : 550,260.95 = 114,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,787.85/550,260.95 = 114,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,787.85x = 550,260.95 × 114,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,787.85x = 62,764,628,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,764,628,771.30/366,787.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,119.71

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