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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,773, 551,659.50 and 118,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,773, 551,659.50 and 118,455 is: 177,682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,773 : 551,659.50 = 118,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,773/551,659.50 = 118,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,773x = 551,659.50 × 118,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,773x = 65,346,826,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,346,826,072.50/367,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,682.50

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