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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,099.10, 552,160.94 and 101,837.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,099.10, 552,160.94 and 101,837.32 is: 152,759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,099.10 : 552,160.94 = 101,837.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,099.10/552,160.94 = 101,837.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,099.10x = 552,160.94 × 101,837.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,099.10x = 56,230,588,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,230,588,448.69/368,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,759.37

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