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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,507.67, 552,480.60 and 115,642.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,507.67, 552,480.60 and 115,642.32 is: 173,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,507.67 : 552,480.60 = 115,642.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,507.67/552,480.60 = 115,642.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,507.67x = 552,480.60 × 115,642.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,507.67x = 63,890,138,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,890,138,338.99/368,507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,375.33

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