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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,742.01, 553,171.34 and 132,079.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,742.01, 553,171.34 and 132,079.45 is: 198,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,742.01 : 553,171.34 = 132,079.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,742.01/553,171.34 = 132,079.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,742.01x = 553,171.34 × 132,079.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,742.01x = 73,062,565,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,062,565,682.57/368,742.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,140.06

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