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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,301.63, 551,005.05 and 114,604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,301.63, 551,005.05 and 114,604.71 is: 171,923.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,301.63 : 551,005.05 = 114,604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,301.63/551,005.05 = 114,604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,301.63x = 551,005.05 × 114,604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,301.63x = 63,147,773,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,147,773,963.79/367,301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,923.48

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