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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,255.41, 552,383.16 and 115,574.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,255.41, 552,383.16 and 115,574.89 is: 173,362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,255.41 : 552,383.16 = 115,574.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,255.41/552,383.16 = 115,574.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,255.41x = 552,383.16 × 115,574.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,255.41x = 63,841,622,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,841,622,954.85/368,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,362.35

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