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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,565.16, 552,847.23 and 115,867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,565.16, 552,847.23 and 115,867.74 is: 173,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,565.16 : 552,847.23 = 115,867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,565.16/552,847.23 = 115,867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,565.16x = 552,847.23 × 115,867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,565.16x = 64,057,159,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,057,159,105.36/368,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,801.45

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