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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,451.14, 557,149.44 and 118,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,451.14, 557,149.44 and 118,663.74 is: 177,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,451.14 : 557,149.44 = 118,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,451.14/557,149.44 = 118,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,451.14x = 557,149.44 × 118,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,451.14x = 66,113,436,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,113,436,289.31/371,451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,986.90

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