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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,893.44, 553,417.92 and 119,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,893.44, 553,417.92 and 119,556 is: 179,359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,893.44 : 553,417.92 = 119,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,893.44/553,417.92 = 119,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,893.44x = 553,417.92 × 119,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,893.44x = 66,164,432,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,164,432,843.52/368,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,359.20

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