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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,459.85, 552,943.59 and 128,575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,459.85, 552,943.59 and 128,575.11 is: 192,951.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,459.85 : 552,943.59 = 128,575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,459.85/552,943.59 = 128,575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,459.85x = 552,943.59 × 128,575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,459.85x = 71,094,782,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,094,782,908.04/368,459.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,951.23

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