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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,449.39, 551,248.60 and 114,719.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,449.39, 551,248.60 and 114,719.67 is: 172,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,449.39 : 551,248.60 = 114,719.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,449.39/551,248.60 = 114,719.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,449.39x = 551,248.60 × 114,719.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,449.39x = 63,239,054,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,239,054,436.92/367,449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,102.76

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