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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,100.39, 552,162.86 and 101,838.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,100.39, 552,162.86 and 101,838.61 is: 152,761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,100.39 : 552,162.86 = 101,838.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,100.39/552,162.86 = 101,838.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,100.39x = 552,162.86 × 101,838.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,100.39x = 56,231,498,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,231,498,156.02/368,100.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,761.31

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