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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,001.39, 555,071.28 and 117,214.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,001.39, 555,071.28 and 117,214.00 is: 175,842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,001.39 : 555,071.28 = 117,214.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,001.39/555,071.28 = 117,214.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,001.39x = 555,071.28 × 117,214.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,001.39x = 65,062,126,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,062,126,968.29/370,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,842.92

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