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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,094.10, 552,158.97 and 101,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,094.10, 552,158.97 and 101,848.72 is: 152,778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,094.10 : 552,158.97 = 101,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,094.10/552,158.97 = 101,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,094.10x = 552,158.97 × 101,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,094.10x = 56,236,684,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,236,684,331.02/368,094.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,778.01

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