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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,203.79, 552,305.41 and 115,503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,203.79, 552,305.41 and 115,503.79 is: 173,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,203.79 : 552,305.41 = 115,503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,203.79/552,305.41 = 115,503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,203.79x = 552,305.41 × 115,503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,203.79x = 63,793,368,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,793,368,092.50/368,203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,255.60

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