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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,266.08, 552,470.40 and 143,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,266.08, 552,470.40 and 143,617.44 is: 215,453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,266.08 : 552,470.40 = 143,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,266.08/552,470.40 = 143,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,266.08x = 552,470.40 × 143,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,266.08x = 79,344,384,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,344,384,523.78/368,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,453.96

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