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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,674.23, 551,511.77 and 114,956.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,674.23, 551,511.77 and 114,956.03 is: 172,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,674.23 : 551,511.77 = 114,956.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,674.23/551,511.77 = 114,956.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,674.23x = 551,511.77 × 114,956.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,674.23x = 63,399,604,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,399,604,381.47/367,674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,434.18

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