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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,522.96, 550,934.52 and 118,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,522.96, 550,934.52 and 118,030 is: 176,932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,522.96 : 550,934.52 = 118,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,522.96/550,934.52 = 118,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,522.96x = 550,934.52 × 118,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,522.96x = 65,026,801,395.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,026,801,395.60/367,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,932.62

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