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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,149.67, 552,162.99 and 101,937.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,149.67, 552,162.99 and 101,937.09 is: 152,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,149.67 : 552,162.99 = 101,937.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,149.67/552,162.99 = 101,937.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,149.67x = 552,162.99 × 101,937.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,149.67x = 56,285,888,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,285,888,406.30/368,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,888.60

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