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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,439.63, 551,159.44 and 118,121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,439.63, 551,159.44 and 118,121.63 is: 177,182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,439.63 : 551,159.44 = 118,121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,439.63/551,159.44 = 118,121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,439.63x = 551,159.44 × 118,121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,439.63x = 65,103,848,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,103,848,391.59/367,439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,182.44

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