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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,052.40, 552,078.60 and 118,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,052.40, 552,078.60 and 118,734.40 is: 178,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,052.40 : 552,078.60 = 118,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,052.40/552,078.60 = 118,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,052.40x = 552,078.60 × 118,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,052.40x = 65,550,721,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,550,721,323.84/368,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,101.60

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