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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,046.65, 552,096.23 and 98,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,046.65, 552,096.23 and 98,173.28 is: 147,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,046.65 : 552,096.23 = 98,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,046.65/552,096.23 = 98,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,046.65x = 552,096.23 × 98,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,046.65x = 54,201,097,774.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201,097,774.73/368,046.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,266.92

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