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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,055.10, 550,582.65 and 117,762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,055.10, 550,582.65 and 117,762.30 is: 176,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,055.10 : 550,582.65 = 117,762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,055.10/550,582.65 = 117,762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,055.10x = 550,582.65 × 117,762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,055.10x = 64,837,879,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,837,879,204.10/367,055.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,643.45

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