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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,864.42, 552,998.27 and 155,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,864.42, 552,998.27 and 155,494.55 is: 233,116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,864.42 : 552,998.27 = 155,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,864.42/552,998.27 = 155,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,864.42x = 552,998.27 × 155,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,864.42x = 85,988,218,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,988,218,915.66/368,864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,116.06

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