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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,138.04, 552,219.36 and 101,876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,138.04, 552,219.36 and 101,876.28 is: 152,817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,138.04 : 552,219.36 = 101,876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,138.04/552,219.36 = 101,876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,138.04x = 552,219.36 × 101,876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,138.04x = 56,258,054,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,258,054,140.78/368,138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,817.82

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