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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,877.06, 553,335.20 and 116,177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,877.06, 553,335.20 and 116,177.31 is: 174,272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,877.06 : 553,335.20 = 116,177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,877.06/553,335.20 = 116,177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,877.06x = 553,335.20 × 116,177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,877.06x = 64,284,994,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,284,994,483.43/368,877.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,272.14

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