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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,058.05, 552,087.15 and 115,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,058.05, 552,087.15 and 115,338.50 is: 173,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,058.05 : 552,087.15 = 115,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,058.05/552,087.15 = 115,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,058.05x = 552,087.15 × 115,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,058.05x = 63,676,903,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676,903,750.28/368,058.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,007.77

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