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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,098.44, 552,146.94 and 101,858.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,098.44, 552,146.94 and 101,858.22 is: 152,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,098.44 : 552,146.94 = 101,858.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,098.44/552,146.94 = 101,858.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,098.44x = 552,146.94 × 101,858.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,098.44x = 56,240,704,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,240,704,486.85/368,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,787.13

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