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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,518.96, 550,928.52 and 118,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,518.96, 550,928.52 and 118,026 is: 176,926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,518.96 : 550,928.52 = 118,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,518.96/550,928.52 = 118,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,518.96x = 550,928.52 × 118,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,518.96x = 65,023,889,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,023,889,501.52/367,518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,926.63

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