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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,762, 551,643.03 and 118,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,762, 551,643.03 and 118,444 is: 177,666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,762 : 551,643.03 = 118,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,762/551,643.03 = 118,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,762x = 551,643.03 × 118,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,762x = 65,338,807,045.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,338,807,045.32/367,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,666.01

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