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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,919.95, 553,399.92 and 116,220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,919.95, 553,399.92 and 116,220.33 is: 174,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,919.95 : 553,399.92 = 116,220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,919.95/553,399.92 = 116,220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,919.95x = 553,399.92 × 116,220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,919.95x = 64,316,321,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,316,321,324.37/368,919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,336.80

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