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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,174.15, 552,268.11 and 115,449.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,174.15, 552,268.11 and 115,449.09 is: 173,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,174.15 : 552,268.11 = 115,449.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,174.15/552,268.11 = 115,449.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,174.15x = 552,268.11 × 115,449.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,174.15x = 63,758,850,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,758,850,735.52/368,174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,175.80

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