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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,198.24, 552,234.74 and 101,896.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,198.24, 552,234.74 and 101,896.38 is: 152,827.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,198.24 : 552,234.74 = 101,896.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,198.24/552,234.74 = 101,896.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,198.24x = 552,234.74 × 101,896.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,198.24x = 56,270,720,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,270,720,406.76/368,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,827.24

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