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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,707.56, 553,141.98 and 119,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,707.56, 553,141.98 and 119,414.76 is: 179,148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,707.56 : 553,141.98 = 119,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,707.56/553,141.98 = 119,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,707.56x = 553,141.98 × 119,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,707.56x = 66,053,316,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,053,316,787.62/368,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,148.26

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