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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,230.98, 552,323.53 and 176,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,230.98, 552,323.53 and 176,241.76 is: 264,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,230.98 : 552,323.53 = 176,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,230.98/552,323.53 = 176,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,230.98x = 552,323.53 × 176,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,230.98x = 97,342,471,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,342,471,971.57/368,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,351.67

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