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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,450.39, 551,250.10 and 114,720.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,450.39, 551,250.10 and 114,720.67 is: 172,104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,450.39 : 551,250.10 = 114,720.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,450.39/551,250.10 = 114,720.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,450.39x = 551,250.10 × 114,720.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,450.39x = 63,239,780,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,239,780,809.57/367,450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,104.27

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