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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,554.66, 551,408.54 and 114,824.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,554.66, 551,408.54 and 114,824.94 is: 172,261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,554.66 : 551,408.54 = 114,824.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,554.66/551,408.54 = 114,824.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,554.66x = 551,408.54 × 114,824.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,554.66x = 63,315,453,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,315,453,303.70/367,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,261.33

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