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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,733.06, 553,180.23 and 119,440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,733.06, 553,180.23 and 119,440.26 is: 179,186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,733.06 : 553,180.23 = 119,440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,733.06/553,180.23 = 119,440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,733.06x = 553,180.23 × 119,440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,733.06x = 66,071,990,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,071,990,498.06/368,733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,186.51

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