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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,043.42, 552,064.44 and 115,343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,043.42, 552,064.44 and 115,343.26 is: 173,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,043.42 : 552,064.44 = 115,343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,043.42/552,064.44 = 115,343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,043.42x = 552,064.44 × 115,343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,043.42x = 63,676,912,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676,912,239.67/368,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,014.67

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