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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,015, 553,522.50 and 119,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,015, 553,522.50 and 119,697 is: 179,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,015 : 553,522.50 = 119,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,015/553,522.50 = 119,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,015x = 553,522.50 × 119,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,015x = 66,254,982,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,254,982,682.50/369,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,545.50

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