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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,155.24, 552,233.58 and 101,916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,155.24, 552,233.58 and 101,916.52 is: 152,874.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,155.24 : 552,233.58 = 101,916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,155.24/552,233.58 = 101,916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,155.24x = 552,233.58 × 101,916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,155.24x = 56,281,724,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,281,724,700.74/368,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,874.98

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