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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,163.83, 552,252.58 and 115,438.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,163.83, 552,252.58 and 115,438.67 is: 173,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,163.83 : 552,252.58 = 115,438.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,163.83/552,252.58 = 115,438.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,163.83x = 552,252.58 × 115,438.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,163.83x = 63,751,303,009.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751,303,009.70/368,163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,160.15

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