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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,525.96, 550,938.96 and 118,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,525.96, 550,938.96 and 118,033 is: 176,937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,525.96 : 550,938.96 = 118,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,525.96/550,938.96 = 118,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,525.96x = 550,938.96 × 118,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,525.96x = 65,028,978,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,028,978,265.68/367,525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,937.10

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