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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,168.79, 555,167.12 and 117,401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,168.79, 555,167.12 and 117,401.94 is: 176,075.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,168.79 : 555,167.12 = 117,401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,168.79/555,167.12 = 117,401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,168.79x = 555,167.12 × 117,401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,168.79x = 65,177,696,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,177,696,325.20/370,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,075.61

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