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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,529.96, 550,944.96 and 118,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,529.96, 550,944.96 and 118,037 is: 176,943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,529.96 : 550,944.96 = 118,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,529.96/550,944.96 = 118,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,529.96x = 550,944.96 × 118,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,529.96x = 65,031,890,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,031,890,243.52/367,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,943.10

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