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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,961.55, 552,003.79 and 115,191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,961.55, 552,003.79 and 115,191.74 is: 172,806.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,961.55 : 552,003.79 = 115,191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,961.55/552,003.79 = 115,191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,961.55x = 552,003.79 × 115,191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,961.55x = 63,586,277,056.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,586,277,056.69/367,961.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,806.85

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