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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,582.35, 552,873.07 and 115,884.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,582.35, 552,873.07 and 115,884.91 is: 173,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,582.35 : 552,873.07 = 115,884.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,582.35/552,873.07 = 115,884.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,582.35x = 552,873.07 × 115,884.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,582.35x = 64,069,642,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,069,642,614.58/368,582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,827.21

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