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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,202.79, 552,303.91 and 115,502.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,202.79, 552,303.91 and 115,502.79 is: 173,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,202.79 : 552,303.91 = 115,502.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,202.79/552,303.91 = 115,502.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,202.79x = 552,303.91 × 115,502.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,202.79x = 63,792,644,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,792,644,423.58/368,202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,254.10

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