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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,794.71, 552,962.97 and 155,452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,794.71, 552,962.97 and 155,452.86 is: 233,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,794.71 : 552,962.97 = 155,452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,794.71/552,962.97 = 155,452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,794.71x = 552,962.97 × 155,452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,794.71x = 85,959,675,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,959,675,160.59/368,794.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,082.72

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