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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,970.92, 550,517.88 and 114,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,970.92, 550,517.88 and 114,192 is: 171,307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,970.92 : 550,517.88 = 114,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,970.92/550,517.88 = 114,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,970.92x = 550,517.88 × 114,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,970.92x = 62,864,737,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,864,737,752.96/366,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,307.14

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