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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,581.85, 552,872.32 and 115,884.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,581.85, 552,872.32 and 115,884.41 is: 173,826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,581.85 : 552,872.32 = 115,884.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,581.85/552,872.32 = 115,884.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,581.85x = 552,872.32 × 115,884.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,581.85x = 64,069,279,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,069,279,554.46/368,581.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,826.46

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