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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,308.76, 552,461.56 and 102,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,308.76, 552,461.56 and 102,068.52 is: 153,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,308.76 : 552,461.56 = 102,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,308.76/552,461.56 = 102,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,308.76x = 552,461.56 × 102,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,308.76x = 56,388,933,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,388,933,786.09/368,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,102.34

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