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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,217.61, 550,774.56 and 117,867.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,217.61, 550,774.56 and 117,867.21 is: 176,784.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,217.61 : 550,774.56 = 117,867.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,217.61/550,774.56 = 117,867.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,217.61x = 550,774.56 × 117,867.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,217.61x = 64,918,260,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,918,260,726.18/367,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,784.17

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