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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,557.07, 552,808.95 and 115,909.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,557.07, 552,808.95 and 115,909.84 is: 173,856.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,557.07 : 552,808.95 = 115,909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,557.07/552,808.95 = 115,909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,557.07x = 552,808.95 × 115,909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,557.07x = 64,075,994,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,075,994,743.86/368,557.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,856.37

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