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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,123.08, 552,196.96 and 101,861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,123.08, 552,196.96 and 101,861.24 is: 152,795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,123.08 : 552,196.96 = 101,861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,123.08/552,196.96 = 101,861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,123.08x = 552,196.96 × 101,861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,123.08x = 56,247,467,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,247,467,069.83/368,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,795.27

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