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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,258.58, 552,403.53 and 102,012.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,258.58, 552,403.53 and 102,012.66 is: 153,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,258.58 : 552,403.53 = 102,012.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,258.58/552,403.53 = 102,012.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,258.58x = 552,403.53 × 102,012.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,258.58x = 56,352,153,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,352,153,488.69/368,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,023.33

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