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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,977.40, 550,466.10 and 117,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,977.40, 550,466.10 and 117,684.60 is: 176,526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,977.40 : 550,466.10 = 117,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,977.40/550,466.10 = 117,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,977.40x = 550,466.10 × 117,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,977.40x = 64,781,382,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,781,382,792.06/366,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,526.90

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