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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,411.82, 555,713.61 and 114,238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,411.82, 555,713.61 and 114,238.74 is: 171,387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,411.82 : 555,713.61 = 114,238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,411.82/555,713.61 = 114,238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,411.82x = 555,713.61 × 114,238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,411.82x = 63,484,022,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,484,022,607.25/370,411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,387.68

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