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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,666.94, 552,999.90 and 115,969.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,666.94, 552,999.90 and 115,969.62 is: 173,954.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,666.94 : 552,999.90 = 115,969.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,666.94/552,999.90 = 115,969.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,666.94x = 552,999.90 × 115,969.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,666.94x = 64,131,188,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,131,188,263.04/368,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,954.27

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