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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,949, 550,502.52 and 114,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,949, 550,502.52 and 114,224.14 is: 171,360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949 : 550,502.52 = 114,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949/550,502.52 = 114,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949x = 550,502.52 × 114,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949x = 62,880,676,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,880,676,914.83/366,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,360.81

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