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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,085.44, 552,127.42 and 101,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,085.44, 552,127.42 and 101,845.20 is: 152,767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,085.44 : 552,127.42 = 101,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,085.44/552,127.42 = 101,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,085.44x = 552,127.42 × 101,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,085.44x = 56,231,527,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,231,527,515.38/368,085.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,767.60

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