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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,144.83, 552,155.73 and 101,932.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,144.83, 552,155.73 and 101,932.25 is: 152,881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,144.83 : 552,155.73 = 101,932.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,144.83/552,155.73 = 101,932.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,144.83x = 552,155.73 × 101,932.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,144.83x = 56,282,475,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,282,475,828.34/368,144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,881.34

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