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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,429.62, 551,144.46 and 114,731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,429.62, 551,144.46 and 114,731.76 is: 172,097.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,429.62 : 551,144.46 = 114,731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,429.62/551,144.46 = 114,731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,429.62x = 551,144.46 × 114,731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,429.62x = 63,233,773,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,233,773,910.05/367,429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,097.65

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