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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,183.84, 552,214.20 and 101,971.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,183.84, 552,214.20 and 101,971.28 is: 152,939.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,183.84 : 552,214.20 = 101,971.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,183.84/552,214.20 = 101,971.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,183.84x = 552,214.20 × 101,971.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,183.84x = 56,309,988,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,309,988,808.18/368,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,939.87

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