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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,050.60, 550,575.90 and 117,757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,050.60, 550,575.90 and 117,757.80 is: 176,636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,050.60 : 550,575.90 = 117,757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,050.60/550,575.90 = 117,757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,050.60x = 550,575.90 × 117,757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,050.60x = 64,834,606,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,834,606,717.02/367,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,636.70

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