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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,181.90, 552,274.20 and 112,016.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,181.90, 552,274.20 and 112,016.98 is: 168,025.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,181.90 : 552,274.20 = 112,016.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,181.90/552,274.20 = 112,016.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,181.90x = 552,274.20 × 112,016.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,181.90x = 61,864,088,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,864,088,015.92/368,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,025.88

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