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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,852.68, 551,481.12 and 115,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,852.68, 551,481.12 and 115,003.08 is: 172,411.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,852.68 : 551,481.12 = 115,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,852.68/551,481.12 = 115,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,852.68x = 551,481.12 × 115,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,852.68x = 63,422,027,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,422,027,361.85/367,852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,411.49

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