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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,149.92, 552,163.34 and 101,937.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,149.92, 552,163.34 and 101,937.34 is: 152,888.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,149.92 : 552,163.34 = 101,937.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,149.92/552,163.34 = 101,937.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,149.92x = 552,163.34 × 101,937.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,149.92x = 56,286,062,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,286,062,125.12/368,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,888.97

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