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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,163.75, 552,252.45 and 115,438.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,163.75, 552,252.45 and 115,438.59 is: 173,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,163.75 : 552,252.45 = 115,438.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,163.75/552,252.45 = 115,438.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,163.75x = 552,252.45 × 115,438.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,163.75x = 63,751,244,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751,244,152.05/368,163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,160.02

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