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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,178.21, 552,267.99 and 101,939.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,178.21, 552,267.99 and 101,939.49 is: 152,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,178.21 : 552,267.99 = 101,939.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,178.21/552,267.99 = 101,939.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,178.21x = 552,267.99 × 101,939.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,178.21x = 56,297,917,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,297,917,243.93/368,178.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,909.42

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