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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,146.14, 550,569.74 and 114,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,146.14, 550,569.74 and 114,341.72 is: 171,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,146.14 : 550,569.74 = 114,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,146.14/550,569.74 = 114,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,146.14x = 550,569.74 × 114,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,146.14x = 62,953,087,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,953,087,727.00/367,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,466.02

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