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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,050.29, 552,075.63 and 115,350.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,050.29, 552,075.63 and 115,350.47 is: 173,025.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,050.29 : 552,075.63 = 115,350.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,050.29/552,075.63 = 115,350.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,050.29x = 552,075.63 × 115,350.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,050.29x = 63,682,180,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,682,180,635.67/368,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,025.76

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