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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,947, 550,499.52 and 114,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,947, 550,499.52 and 114,222.14 is: 171,357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947 : 550,499.52 = 114,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947/550,499.52 = 114,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947x = 550,499.52 × 114,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947x = 62,879,233,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,879,233,243.37/366,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,357.81

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