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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,032.41, 552,047.94 and 115,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,032.41, 552,047.94 and 115,332.26 is: 172,998.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,032.41 : 552,047.94 = 115,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,032.41/552,047.94 = 115,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,032.41x = 552,047.94 × 115,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,032.41x = 63,668,933,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,668,933,788.30/368,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,998.17

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