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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,451.88, 557,150.56 and 118,664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,451.88, 557,150.56 and 118,664.48 is: 177,988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,451.88 : 557,150.56 = 118,664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,451.88/557,150.56 = 118,664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,451.88x = 557,150.56 × 118,664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,451.88x = 66,113,981,484.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,113,981,484.11/371,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,988.01

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