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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,707.75, 553,068.91 and 115,982.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,707.75, 553,068.91 and 115,982.89 is: 173,976.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,707.75 : 553,068.91 = 115,982.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,707.75/553,068.91 = 115,982.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,707.75x = 553,068.91 × 115,982.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,707.75x = 64,146,529,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,146,529,313.26/368,707.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,976.62

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