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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,208, 550,777.44 and 117,892.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,208, 550,777.44 and 117,892.16 is: 176,827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,208 : 550,777.44 = 117,892.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,208/550,777.44 = 117,892.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,208x = 550,777.44 × 117,892.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,208x = 64,932,342,080.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,932,342,080.87/367,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,827.14

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