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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,232.95, 550,805.68 and 101,020.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,232.95, 550,805.68 and 101,020.51 is: 151,518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,232.95 : 550,805.68 = 101,020.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,232.95/550,805.68 = 101,020.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,232.95x = 550,805.68 × 101,020.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,232.95x = 55,642,670,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,642,670,704.50/367,232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,518.73

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