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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,969.44, 553,531.92 and 119,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,969.44, 553,531.92 and 119,632 is: 179,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,969.44 : 553,531.92 = 119,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,969.44/553,531.92 = 119,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,969.44x = 553,531.92 × 119,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,969.44x = 66,220,130,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220,130,653.44/368,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,473.21

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