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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,136.53, 552,216.87 and 101,874.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,136.53, 552,216.87 and 101,874.75 is: 152,815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,136.53 : 552,216.87 = 101,874.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,136.53/552,216.87 = 101,874.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,136.53x = 552,216.87 × 101,874.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,136.53x = 56,256,953,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256,953,219.70/368,136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,815.46

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