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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,232.11, 552,325.21 and 176,242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,232.11, 552,325.21 and 176,242.89 is: 264,353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,232.11 : 552,325.21 = 176,242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,232.11/552,325.21 = 176,242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,232.11x = 552,325.21 × 176,242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,232.11x = 97,343,390,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,343,390,789.65/368,232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,353.35

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