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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,276.20, 550,914.30 and 117,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,276.20, 550,914.30 and 117,983.40 is: 176,975.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,276.20 : 550,914.30 = 117,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,276.20/550,914.30 = 117,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,276.20x = 550,914.30 × 117,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,276.20x = 64,998,742,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,998,742,222.62/367,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,975.10

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