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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,146.32, 552,277.92 and 118,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,146.32, 552,277.92 and 118,770 is: 178,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,146.32 : 552,277.92 = 118,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,146.32/552,277.92 = 118,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,146.32x = 552,277.92 × 118,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,146.32x = 65,594,048,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,594,048,558.40/368,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,173.85

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