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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,255.91, 552,383.91 and 115,575.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,255.91, 552,383.91 and 115,575.39 is: 173,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,255.91 : 552,383.91 = 115,575.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,255.91/552,383.91 = 115,575.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,255.91x = 552,383.91 × 115,575.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,255.91x = 63,841,985,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,841,985,827.97/368,255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,363.10

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