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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,180.40, 552,271.95 and 112,015.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,180.40, 552,271.95 and 112,015.47 is: 168,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,180.40 : 552,271.95 = 112,015.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,180.40/552,271.95 = 112,015.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,180.40x = 552,271.95 × 112,015.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,180.40x = 61,863,002,047.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,863,002,047.07/368,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,023.62

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