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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,187.03, 552,279.63 and 101,946.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,187.03, 552,279.63 and 101,946.66 is: 152,919.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,187.03 : 552,279.63 = 101,946.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,187.03/552,279.63 = 101,946.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,187.03x = 552,279.63 × 101,946.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,187.03x = 56,303,063,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,303,063,664.54/368,187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,919.74

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