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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,705.06, 553,059.34 and 128,817.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,705.06, 553,059.34 and 128,817.95 is: 193,227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,705.06 : 553,059.34 = 128,817.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,705.06/553,059.34 = 128,817.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,705.06x = 553,059.34 × 128,817.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,705.06x = 71,243,971,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,243,971,467.76/368,705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,227.54

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