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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,792.46, 552,959.60 and 155,450.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,792.46, 552,959.60 and 155,450.61 is: 233,079.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,792.46 : 552,959.60 = 155,450.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,792.46/552,959.60 = 155,450.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,792.46x = 552,959.60 × 155,450.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,792.46x = 85,957,906,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,957,906,348.10/368,792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,079.35

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