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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,141.62, 550,745.23 and 114,424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,141.62, 550,745.23 and 114,424.25 is: 171,646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,141.62 : 550,745.23 = 114,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,141.62/550,745.23 = 114,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,141.62x = 550,745.23 × 114,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,141.62x = 63,018,610,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,018,610,169.89/367,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,646.60

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