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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,056.94, 552,085.54 and 115,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,056.94, 552,085.54 and 115,357.04 is: 173,035.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,056.94 : 552,085.54 = 115,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,056.94/552,085.54 = 115,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,056.94x = 552,085.54 × 115,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,056.94x = 63,686,953,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,686,953,721.20/368,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,035.60

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