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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,143.24, 552,215.62 and 101,904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,143.24, 552,215.62 and 101,904.52 is: 152,856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,143.24 : 552,215.62 = 101,904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,143.24/552,215.62 = 101,904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,143.24x = 552,215.62 × 101,904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,143.24x = 56,273,267,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,273,267,692.60/368,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,856.99

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