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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,595.37, 552,892.65 and 115,897.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,595.37, 552,892.65 and 115,897.99 is: 173,846.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,595.37 : 552,892.65 = 115,897.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,595.37/552,892.65 = 115,897.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,595.37x = 552,892.65 × 115,897.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,595.37x = 64,079,144,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,079,144,056.31/368,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,846.85

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