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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,521.96, 550,933.02 and 118,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,521.96, 550,933.02 and 118,029 is: 176,931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,521.96 : 550,933.02 = 118,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,521.96/550,933.02 = 118,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,521.96x = 550,933.02 × 118,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,521.96x = 65,026,073,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,026,073,417.58/367,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,931.12

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