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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,786.34, 552,829.59 and 132,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,786.34, 552,829.59 and 132,007.14 is: 197,885.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,786.34 : 552,829.59 = 132,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,786.34/552,829.59 = 132,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,786.34x = 552,829.59 × 132,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,786.34x = 72,977,453,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,977,453,083.27/368,786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,885.46

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