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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,922.68, 550,461.78 and 117,779.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,922.68, 550,461.78 and 117,779.64 is: 176,694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,922.68 : 550,461.78 = 117,779.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,922.68/550,461.78 = 117,779.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,922.68x = 550,461.78 × 117,779.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,922.68x = 64,833,190,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,833,190,282.16/366,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,694.42

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