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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,112.17, 552,061.55 and 143,422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,112.17, 552,061.55 and 143,422.52 is: 215,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,112.17 : 552,061.55 = 143,422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,112.17/552,061.55 = 143,422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,112.17x = 552,061.55 × 143,422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,112.17x = 79,178,056,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,178,056,294.35/368,112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,092.20

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