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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,617.20, 552,925.80 and 181,993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,617.20, 552,925.80 and 181,993.20 is: 272,989.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,617.20 : 552,925.80 = 181,993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,617.20/552,925.80 = 181,993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,617.20x = 552,925.80 × 181,993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,617.20x = 100,628,735,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,628,735,704.56/368,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,989.80

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