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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,234.18, 552,328.32 and 176,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,234.18, 552,328.32 and 176,244.96 is: 264,356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,234.18 : 552,328.32 = 176,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,234.18/552,328.32 = 176,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,234.18x = 552,328.32 × 176,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,234.18x = 97,345,082,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,345,082,665.27/368,234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,356.46

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