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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,168.78, 552,188.37 and 98,300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,168.78, 552,188.37 and 98,300.27 is: 147,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,168.78 : 552,188.37 = 98,300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,168.78/552,188.37 = 98,300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,168.78x = 552,188.37 × 98,300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,168.78x = 54,280,265,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,280,265,861.86/368,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,433.10

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