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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,108.16, 552,174.56 and 101,846.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,108.16, 552,174.56 and 101,846.39 is: 152,772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,108.16 : 552,174.56 = 101,846.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,108.16/552,174.56 = 101,846.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,108.16x = 552,174.56 × 101,846.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,108.16x = 56,236,982,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,236,982,315.73/368,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,772.98

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