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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,063.86, 550,543.95 and 117,713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,063.86, 550,543.95 and 117,713.46 is: 176,553.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,063.86 : 550,543.95 = 117,713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,063.86/550,543.95 = 117,713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,063.86x = 550,543.95 × 117,713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,063.86x = 64,806,433,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,806,433,236.57/367,063.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,553.57

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