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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,682.82, 551,524.68 and 114,964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,682.82, 551,524.68 and 114,964.68 is: 172,447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,682.82 : 551,524.68 = 114,964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,682.82/551,524.68 = 114,964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,682.82x = 551,524.68 × 114,964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,682.82x = 63,405,858,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,405,858,348.30/367,682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,447.16

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