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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,148.08, 552,160.59 and 101,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,148.08, 552,160.59 and 101,935.50 is: 152,886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,148.08 : 552,160.59 = 101,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,148.08/552,160.59 = 101,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,148.08x = 552,160.59 × 101,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,148.08x = 56,284,765,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,284,765,821.95/368,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,886.22

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