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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,168.04, 552,187.24 and 98,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,168.04, 552,187.24 and 98,299.52 is: 147,431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,168.04 : 552,187.24 = 98,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,168.04/552,187.24 = 98,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,168.04x = 552,187.24 × 98,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,168.04x = 54,279,740,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279,740,642.12/368,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,431.97

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