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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,514.46, 550,921.77 and 118,021.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,514.46, 550,921.77 and 118,021.50 is: 176,919.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,514.46 : 550,921.77 = 118,021.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,514.46/550,921.77 = 118,021.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,514.46x = 550,921.77 × 118,021.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,514.46x = 65,020,613,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,020,613,678.06/367,514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,919.88

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