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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,494.07, 552,747.92 and 115,769.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,494.07, 552,747.92 and 115,769.81 is: 173,656.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,494.07 : 552,747.92 = 115,769.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,494.07/552,747.92 = 115,769.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,494.07x = 552,747.92 × 115,769.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,494.07x = 63,991,522,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,991,522,479.32/368,494.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,656.86

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