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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,045.65, 552,094.73 and 98,172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,045.65, 552,094.73 and 98,172.28 is: 147,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,045.65 : 552,094.73 = 98,172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,045.65/552,094.73 = 98,172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,045.65x = 552,094.73 × 98,172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,045.65x = 54,200,398,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,200,398,420.08/368,045.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,265.42

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