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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,313, 551,061.98 and 104,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,313, 551,061.98 and 104,657 is: 157,011.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,313 : 551,061.98 = 104,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,313/551,061.98 = 104,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,313x = 551,061.98 × 104,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,313x = 57,672,493,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,672,493,640.86/367,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,011.85

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