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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,041.20, 552,061.68 and 118,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,041.20, 552,061.68 and 118,723.20 is: 178,084.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,041.20 : 552,061.68 = 118,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,041.20/552,061.68 = 118,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,041.20x = 552,061.68 × 118,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,041.20x = 65,542,529,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,542,529,246.98/368,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,084.76

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