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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,014.13, 552,020.50 and 115,313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,014.13, 552,020.50 and 115,313.96 is: 172,970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,014.13 : 552,020.50 = 115,313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,014.13/552,020.50 = 115,313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,014.13x = 552,020.50 × 115,313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,014.13x = 63,655,669,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,655,669,856.18/368,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,970.72

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