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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,056.20, 552,084.18 and 118,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,056.20, 552,084.18 and 118,738.20 is: 178,107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,056.20 : 552,084.18 = 118,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,056.20/552,084.18 = 118,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,056.20x = 552,084.18 × 118,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,056.20x = 65,553,481,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,553,481,781.68/368,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,107.26

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