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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,968.13, 551,952.19 and 115,250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,968.13, 551,952.19 and 115,250.71 is: 172,876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,968.13 : 551,952.19 = 115,250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,968.13/551,952.19 = 115,250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,968.13x = 551,952.19 × 115,250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,968.13x = 63,612,881,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,612,881,582.65/367,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,876.06

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