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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,373.76, 552,772.49 and 155,124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,373.76, 552,772.49 and 155,124.86 is: 232,776.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,373.76 : 552,772.49 = 155,124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,373.76/552,772.49 = 155,124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,373.76x = 552,772.49 × 155,124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,373.76x = 85,748,751,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,748,751,583.61/368,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,776.49

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