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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,057.94, 552,087.04 and 115,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,057.94, 552,087.04 and 115,358.04 is: 173,037.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,057.94 : 552,087.04 = 115,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,057.94/552,087.04 = 115,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,057.94x = 552,087.04 × 115,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,057.94x = 63,687,678,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,687,678,843.80/368,057.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,037.10

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