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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,973.10, 550,459.65 and 117,680.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,973.10, 550,459.65 and 117,680.30 is: 176,520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,973.10 : 550,459.65 = 117,680.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,973.10/550,459.65 = 117,680.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,973.10x = 550,459.65 × 117,680.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,973.10x = 64,778,256,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,778,256,749.90/366,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,520.45

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