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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,427.12, 551,140.71 and 114,729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,427.12, 551,140.71 and 114,729.26 is: 172,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,427.12 : 551,140.71 = 114,729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,427.12/551,140.71 = 114,729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,427.12x = 551,140.71 × 114,729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,427.12x = 63,231,963,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231,963,058.47/367,427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,093.89

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