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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,180.52, 588,368.90 and 111,697.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,180.52, 588,368.90 and 111,697.77 is: 167,574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,180.52 : 588,368.90 = 111,697.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,180.52/588,368.90 = 111,697.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,180.52x = 588,368.90 × 111,697.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,180.52x = 65,719,494,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,719,494,067.35/392,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,574.60

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