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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,275.75, 552,548.57 and 155,097.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,275.75, 552,548.57 and 155,097.33 is: 232,702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,275.75 : 552,548.57 = 155,097.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,275.75/552,548.57 = 155,097.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,275.75x = 552,548.57 × 155,097.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,275.75x = 85,698,807,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,698,807,902.32/368,275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,702.83

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