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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,342.04, 550,993.61 and 114,593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,342.04, 550,993.61 and 114,593.58 is: 171,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,342.04 : 550,993.61 = 114,593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,342.04/550,993.61 = 114,593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,342.04x = 550,993.61 × 114,593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,342.04x = 63,140,330,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,140,330,613.51/367,342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,884.30

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