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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,100.64, 552,163.24 and 101,838.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,100.64, 552,163.24 and 101,838.86 is: 152,761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,100.64 : 552,163.24 = 101,838.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,100.64/552,163.24 = 101,838.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,100.64x = 552,163.24 × 101,838.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,100.64x = 56,231,674,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,231,674,386.31/368,100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,761.69

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