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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,943, 550,493.52 and 114,218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,943, 550,493.52 and 114,218.14 is: 171,351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,943 : 550,493.52 = 114,218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,943/550,493.52 = 114,218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,943x = 550,493.52 × 114,218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,943x = 62,876,345,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,876,345,936.45/366,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,351.81

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