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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,938.67, 550,338.39 and 114,222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,938.67, 550,338.39 and 114,222.30 is: 171,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,938.67 : 550,338.39 = 114,222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,938.67/550,338.39 = 114,222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,938.67x = 550,338.39 × 114,222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,938.67x = 62,860,916,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,860,916,684.10/366,938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,311.78

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