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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,912.18, 550,446.03 and 117,769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,912.18, 550,446.03 and 117,769.14 is: 176,678.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,912.18 : 550,446.03 = 117,769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,912.18/550,446.03 = 117,769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,912.18x = 550,446.03 × 117,769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,912.18x = 64,825,555,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,825,555,569.51/366,912.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,678.67

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