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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,994.63, 551,991.95 and 118,676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,994.63, 551,991.95 and 118,676.63 is: 178,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,994.63 : 551,991.95 = 118,676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,994.63/551,991.95 = 118,676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,994.63x = 551,991.95 × 118,676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,994.63x = 65,508,541,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,508,541,059.79/367,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,014.94

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