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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,791.86, 552,905.29 and 115,926.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,791.86, 552,905.29 and 115,926.06 is: 173,800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,791.86 : 552,905.29 = 115,926.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,791.86/552,905.29 = 115,926.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,791.86x = 552,905.29 × 115,926.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,791.86x = 64,096,131,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096,131,822.86/368,791.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,800.29

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