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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,056.71, 552,084.24 and 115,356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,056.71, 552,084.24 and 115,356.46 is: 173,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,056.71 : 552,084.24 = 115,356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,056.71/552,084.24 = 115,356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,056.71x = 552,084.24 × 115,356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,056.71x = 63,686,483,548.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,686,483,548.19/368,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,034.43

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