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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,038.26, 552,057.12 and 118,720.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,038.26, 552,057.12 and 118,720.26 is: 178,080.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,038.26 : 552,057.12 = 118,720.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,038.26/552,057.12 = 118,720.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,038.26x = 552,057.12 × 118,720.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,038.26x = 65,540,364,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,540,364,821.25/368,038.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,080.30

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