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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,259.11, 550,694.85 and 114,492.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,259.11, 550,694.85 and 114,492.49 is: 171,678.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,259.11 : 550,694.85 = 114,492.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,259.11/550,694.85 = 114,492.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,259.11x = 550,694.85 × 114,492.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,259.11x = 63,050,423,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,050,423,444.61/367,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,678.31

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