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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,316.94, 550,936.52 and 117,979.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,316.94, 550,936.52 and 117,979.50 is: 176,956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,316.94 : 550,936.52 = 117,979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,316.94/550,936.52 = 117,979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,316.94x = 550,936.52 × 117,979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,316.94x = 64,999,215,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,999,215,161.34/367,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,956.76

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