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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,651.97, 552,977.37 and 115,954.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,651.97, 552,977.37 and 115,954.65 is: 173,931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,651.97 : 552,977.37 = 115,954.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,651.97/552,977.37 = 115,954.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,651.97x = 552,977.37 × 115,954.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,651.97x = 64,120,297,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,120,297,396.27/368,651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,931.79

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