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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,138.66, 552,220.35 and 101,876.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,138.66, 552,220.35 and 101,876.90 is: 152,818.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,138.66 : 552,220.35 = 101,876.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,138.66/552,220.35 = 101,876.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,138.66x = 552,220.35 × 101,876.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,138.66x = 56,258,497,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,258,497,374.92/368,138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,818.77

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