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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,034.41, 552,050.94 and 115,334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,034.41, 552,050.94 and 115,334.26 is: 173,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,034.41 : 552,050.94 = 115,334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,034.41/552,050.94 = 115,334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,034.41x = 552,050.94 × 115,334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,034.41x = 63,670,386,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,670,386,647.20/368,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,001.18

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