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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,349.94, 550,986.03 and 118,012.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,349.94, 550,986.03 and 118,012.50 is: 177,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,349.94 : 550,986.03 = 118,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,349.94/550,986.03 = 118,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,349.94x = 550,986.03 × 118,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,349.94x = 65,023,238,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,023,238,865.38/367,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,006.26

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