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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,056.86, 552,085.38 and 115,337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,056.86, 552,085.38 and 115,337.31 is: 173,005.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,056.86 : 552,085.38 = 115,337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,056.86/552,085.38 = 115,337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,056.86x = 552,085.38 × 115,337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,056.86x = 63,676,042,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676,042,619.53/368,056.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,005.99

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