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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,096.54, 552,157.12 and 101,834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,096.54, 552,157.12 and 101,834.75 is: 152,755.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,096.54 : 552,157.12 = 101,834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,096.54/552,157.12 = 101,834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,096.54x = 552,157.12 × 101,834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,096.54x = 56,228,783,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,228,783,783.61/368,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,755.54

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