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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,989.10, 550,483.65 and 117,696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,989.10, 550,483.65 and 117,696.30 is: 176,544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,989.10 : 550,483.65 = 117,696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,989.10/550,483.65 = 117,696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,989.10x = 550,483.65 × 117,696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,989.10x = 64,789,888,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,789,888,815.50/366,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,544.45

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