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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,948, 550,501.02 and 114,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,948, 550,501.02 and 114,223.14 is: 171,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,948 : 550,501.02 = 114,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,948/550,501.02 = 114,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,948x = 550,501.02 × 114,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,948x = 62,879,955,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,879,955,077.60/366,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,359.31

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