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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,673.66, 551,510.92 and 114,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,673.66, 551,510.92 and 114,955.48 is: 172,433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,673.66 : 551,510.92 = 114,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,673.66/551,510.92 = 114,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,673.66x = 551,510.92 × 114,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,673.66x = 63,399,203,366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,399,203,366.92/367,673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,433.36

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