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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,759.50, 551,639.26 and 118,441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,759.50, 551,639.26 and 118,441.50 is: 177,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,759.50 : 551,639.26 = 118,441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,759.50/551,639.26 = 118,441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,759.50x = 551,639.26 × 118,441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,759.50x = 65,336,981,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,336,981,413.29/367,759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,662.25

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