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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,024.51, 552,036.78 and 101,785.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,024.51, 552,036.78 and 101,785.03 is: 152,677.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,024.51 : 552,036.78 = 101,785.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,024.51/552,036.78 = 101,785.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,024.51x = 552,036.78 × 101,785.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,024.51x = 56,189,076,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,189,076,944.29/368,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,677.54

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