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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,029.26, 552,043.62 and 118,711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,029.26, 552,043.62 and 118,711.26 is: 178,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,029.26 : 552,043.62 = 118,711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,029.26/552,043.62 = 118,711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,029.26x = 552,043.62 × 118,711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,029.26x = 65,533,793,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,533,793,705.16/368,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,066.80

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