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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,991.30, 553,616.55 and 132,341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,991.30, 553,616.55 and 132,341.70 is: 198,559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,991.30 : 553,616.55 = 132,341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,991.30/553,616.55 = 132,341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,991.30x = 553,616.55 × 132,341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,991.30x = 73,266,555,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,266,555,375.14/368,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,559.03

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