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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,038.41, 552,056.94 and 115,338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,038.41, 552,056.94 and 115,338.27 is: 173,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,038.41 : 552,056.94 = 115,338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,038.41/552,056.94 = 115,338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,038.41x = 552,056.94 × 115,338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,038.41x = 63,673,292,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,673,292,401.09/368,038.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,007.19

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