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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,141.38, 550,611.83 and 100,838.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,141.38, 550,611.83 and 100,838.58 is: 151,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,141.38 : 550,611.83 = 100,838.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,141.38/550,611.83 = 100,838.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,141.38x = 550,611.83 × 100,838.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,141.38x = 55,522,914,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,522,914,564.21/367,141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,230.34

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