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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,169.65, 552,261.35 and 115,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,169.65, 552,261.35 and 115,444.58 is: 173,169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,169.65 : 552,261.35 = 115,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,169.65/552,261.35 = 115,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,169.65x = 552,261.35 × 115,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,169.65x = 63,755,581,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,755,581,270.25/368,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,169.03

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