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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,150.40, 552,225.60 and 118,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,150.40, 552,225.60 and 118,832.40 is: 178,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,150.40 : 552,225.60 = 118,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,150.40/552,225.60 = 118,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,150.40x = 552,225.60 × 118,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,150.40x = 65,622,293,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,622,293,389.44/368,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,248.60

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