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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,044.42, 552,065.94 and 115,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,044.42, 552,065.94 and 115,344.26 is: 173,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,044.42 : 552,065.94 = 115,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,044.42/552,065.94 = 115,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,044.42x = 552,065.94 × 115,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,044.42x = 63,677,637,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,677,637,320.50/368,044.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,016.17

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