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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,691.18, 553,124.25 and 119,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,691.18, 553,124.25 and 119,373.18 is: 179,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,691.18 : 553,124.25 = 119,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,691.18/553,124.25 = 119,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,691.18x = 553,124.25 × 119,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,691.18x = 66,028,200,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,028,200,657.62/368,691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,088.09

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