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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,261.12, 550,697.86 and 114,494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,261.12, 550,697.86 and 114,494.48 is: 171,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,261.12 : 550,697.86 = 114,494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,261.12/550,697.86 = 114,494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,261.12x = 550,697.86 × 114,494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,261.12x = 63,051,865,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,051,865,117.81/367,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,681.30

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