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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,979.28, 552,183.12 and 154,731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,979.28, 552,183.12 and 154,731.76 is: 232,187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,979.28 : 552,183.12 = 154,731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,979.28/552,183.12 = 154,731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,979.28x = 552,183.12 × 154,731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,979.28x = 85,440,265,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,440,265,999.89/367,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,187.71

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