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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,283.41, 552,448.46 and 115,573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,283.41, 552,448.46 and 115,573.86 is: 173,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,283.41 : 552,448.46 = 115,573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,283.41/552,448.46 = 115,573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,283.41x = 552,448.46 × 115,573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,283.41x = 63,848,600,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,848,600,395.39/368,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,368.12

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