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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,761, 551,641.53 and 118,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,761, 551,641.53 and 118,443 is: 177,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,761 : 551,641.53 = 118,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,761/551,641.53 = 118,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,761x = 551,641.53 × 118,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,761x = 65,338,077,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,338,077,737.79/367,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,664.51

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