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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,292.05, 552,461.46 and 115,582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,292.05, 552,461.46 and 115,582.52 is: 173,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,292.05 : 552,461.46 = 115,582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,292.05/552,461.46 = 115,582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,292.05x = 552,461.46 × 115,582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,292.05x = 63,854,884,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,854,884,987.37/368,292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,381.11

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