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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,185.68, 550,778.52 and 118,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,185.68, 550,778.52 and 118,042.64 is: 177,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,185.68 : 550,778.52 = 118,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,185.68/550,778.52 = 118,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,185.68x = 550,778.52 × 118,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,185.68x = 65,015,350,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,015,350,556.09/367,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,063.96

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