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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,898.79, 553,406.37 and 129,079.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,898.79, 553,406.37 and 129,079.66 is: 193,639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,898.79 : 553,406.37 = 129,079.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,898.79/553,406.37 = 129,079.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,898.79x = 553,406.37 × 129,079.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,898.79x = 71,433,506,081.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,433,506,081.43/368,898.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,639.85

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