Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,343.44, 550,976.28 and 118,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 367,343.44, 550,976.28 and 118,006 is: 176,996.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,343.44 : 550,976.28 = 118,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,343.44/550,976.28 = 118,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,343.44x = 550,976.28 × 118,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,343.44x = 65,018,506,897.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,018,506,897.68/367,343.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,996.51
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