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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,565.60, 552,848.40 and 119,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,565.60, 552,848.40 and 119,272.80 is: 178,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,565.60 : 552,848.40 = 119,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,565.60/552,848.40 = 119,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,565.60x = 552,848.40 × 119,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,565.60x = 65,939,776,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,939,776,643.52/368,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,909.20

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