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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,007.90, 550,511.85 and 117,715.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,007.90, 550,511.85 and 117,715.10 is: 176,572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,007.90 : 550,511.85 = 117,715.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,007.90/550,511.85 = 117,715.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,007.90x = 550,511.85 × 117,715.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,007.90x = 64,803,557,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,803,557,473.94/367,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,572.65

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