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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,232.18, 552,325.32 and 176,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,232.18, 552,325.32 and 176,242.96 is: 264,353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,232.18 : 552,325.32 = 176,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,232.18/552,325.32 = 176,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,232.18x = 552,325.32 × 176,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,232.18x = 97,343,449,970.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,343,449,970.15/368,232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,353.46

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