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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,078.56, 552,117.08 and 115,378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,078.56, 552,117.08 and 115,378.48 is: 173,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,078.56 : 552,117.08 = 115,378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,078.56/552,117.08 = 115,378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,078.56x = 552,117.08 × 115,378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,078.56x = 63,702,429,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,702,429,472.44/368,078.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,067.48

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