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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,002.14, 552,003.21 and 118,684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,002.14, 552,003.21 and 118,684.14 is: 178,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,002.14 : 552,003.21 = 118,684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,002.14/552,003.21 = 118,684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,002.14x = 552,003.21 × 118,684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,002.14x = 65,514,026,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,514,026,256.09/368,002.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,026.21

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