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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,942, 550,492.02 and 114,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,942, 550,492.02 and 114,217.14 is: 171,350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,942 : 550,492.02 = 114,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,942/550,492.02 = 114,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,942x = 550,492.02 × 114,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,942x = 62,875,624,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,875,624,117.22/366,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,350.31

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