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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,032.32, 552,106.80 and 118,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,032.32, 552,106.80 and 118,656 is: 178,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,032.32 : 552,106.80 = 118,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,032.32/552,106.80 = 118,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,032.32x = 552,106.80 × 118,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,032.32x = 65,510,784,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,510,784,460.80/368,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,002.80

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