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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,319.94, 550,941.02 and 117,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,319.94, 550,941.02 and 117,982.50 is: 176,961.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,319.94 : 550,941.02 = 117,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,319.94/550,941.02 = 117,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,319.94x = 550,941.02 × 117,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,319.94x = 65,001,398,892.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001,398,892.15/367,319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,961.26

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