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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,096.94, 552,144.69 and 101,856.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,096.94, 552,144.69 and 101,856.72 is: 152,784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,096.94 : 552,144.69 = 101,856.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,096.94/552,144.69 = 101,856.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,096.94x = 552,144.69 × 101,856.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,096.94x = 56,239,647,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,239,647,088.82/368,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,784.88

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