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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,242, 550,856.16 and 101,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,242, 550,856.16 and 101,001.36 is: 151,500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,242 : 550,856.16 = 101,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,242/550,856.16 = 101,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,242x = 550,856.16 × 101,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,242x = 55,637,221,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,637,221,324.38/367,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,500.16

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