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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,936.02, 551,983.59 and 111,747.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,936.02, 551,983.59 and 111,747.51 is: 167,645.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,936.02 : 551,983.59 = 111,747.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,936.02/551,983.59 = 111,747.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,936.02x = 551,983.59 × 111,747.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,936.02x = 61,682,791,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682,791,743.36/367,936.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,645.43

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