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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,339.52, 552,383.68 and 143,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,339.52, 552,383.68 and 143,682.24 is: 215,474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,339.52 : 552,383.68 = 143,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,339.52/552,383.68 = 143,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,339.52x = 552,383.68 × 143,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,339.52x = 79,367,724,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,367,724,481.84/368,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,474.37

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