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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,910.06, 553,442.86 and 119,572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,910.06, 553,442.86 and 119,572.62 is: 179,384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,910.06 : 553,442.86 = 119,572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,910.06/553,442.86 = 119,572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,910.06x = 553,442.86 × 119,572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,910.06x = 66,176,612,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,176,612,790.49/368,910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,384.14

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