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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,541.75, 551,244.29 and 114,828.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,541.75, 551,244.29 and 114,828.44 is: 172,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,541.75 : 551,244.29 = 114,828.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,541.75/551,244.29 = 114,828.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,541.75x = 551,244.29 × 114,828.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,541.75x = 63,298,518,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,298,518,549.24/367,541.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,221.30

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