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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,099.66, 552,161.78 and 101,837.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,099.66, 552,161.78 and 101,837.90 is: 152,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,099.66 : 552,161.78 = 101,837.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,099.66/552,161.78 = 101,837.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,099.66x = 552,161.78 × 101,837.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,099.66x = 56,230,996,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,230,996,135.46/368,099.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,760.25

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