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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,143.36, 552,215.04 and 118,862.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,143.36, 552,215.04 and 118,862.08 is: 178,293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,143.36 : 552,215.04 = 118,862.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,143.36/552,215.04 = 118,862.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,143.36x = 552,215.04 × 118,862.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,143.36x = 65,637,428,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,637,428,261.68/368,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,293.12

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