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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,078.32, 550,585.08 and 114,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,078.32, 550,585.08 and 114,348.24 is: 171,512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,078.32 : 550,585.08 = 114,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,078.32/550,585.08 = 114,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,078.32x = 550,585.08 × 114,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,078.32x = 62,958,434,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,958,434,868.26/367,078.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,512.27

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