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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,033.41, 552,049.44 and 115,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,033.41, 552,049.44 and 115,333.26 is: 172,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,033.41 : 552,049.44 = 115,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,033.41/552,049.44 = 115,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,033.41x = 552,049.44 × 115,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,033.41x = 63,669,661,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,669,661,596.37/368,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,999.68

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