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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,006.40, 550,509.60 and 117,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,006.40, 550,509.60 and 117,713.60 is: 176,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,006.40 : 550,509.60 = 117,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,006.40/550,509.60 = 117,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,006.40x = 550,509.60 × 117,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,006.40x = 64,802,466,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,466,850.56/367,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,570.40

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