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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,061.68, 552,029.88 and 118,743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,061.68, 552,029.88 and 118,743.68 is: 178,095.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,061.68 : 552,029.88 = 118,743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,061.68/552,029.88 = 118,743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,061.68x = 552,029.88 × 118,743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,061.68x = 65,550,059,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,550,059,421.16/368,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,095.31

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