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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,140.79, 552,223.27 and 101,879.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,140.79, 552,223.27 and 101,879.01 is: 152,821.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,140.79 : 552,223.27 = 101,879.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,140.79/552,223.27 = 101,879.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,140.79x = 552,223.27 × 101,879.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,140.79x = 56,259,959,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,259,959,791.87/368,140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,821.86

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