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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,038.17, 552,057.21 and 118,720.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,038.17, 552,057.21 and 118,720.17 is: 178,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,038.17 : 552,057.21 = 118,720.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,038.17/552,057.21 = 118,720.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,038.17x = 552,057.21 × 118,720.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,038.17x = 65,540,325,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,540,325,820.93/368,038.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,080.24

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