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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,006.98, 555,049.75 and 117,323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,006.98, 555,049.75 and 117,323.43 is: 175,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,006.98 : 555,049.75 = 117,323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,006.98/555,049.75 = 117,323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,006.98x = 555,049.75 × 117,323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,006.98x = 65,120,340,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,120,340,490.64/370,006.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,997.60

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