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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,011.17, 552,016.71 and 118,693.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,011.17, 552,016.71 and 118,693.17 is: 178,039.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,011.17 : 552,016.71 = 118,693.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,011.17/552,016.71 = 118,693.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,011.17x = 552,016.71 × 118,693.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,011.17x = 65,520,613,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,520,613,202.87/368,011.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,039.74

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