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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,665.44, 552,997.65 and 115,968.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,665.44, 552,997.65 and 115,968.12 is: 173,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,665.44 : 552,997.65 = 115,968.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,665.44/552,997.65 = 115,968.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,665.44x = 552,997.65 × 115,968.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,665.44x = 64,130,097,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,130,097,834.92/368,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,952.02

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