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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,376.86, 552,565.32 and 102,137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,376.86, 552,565.32 and 102,137.38 is: 153,206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,376.86 : 552,565.32 = 102,137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,376.86/552,565.32 = 102,137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,376.86x = 552,565.32 × 102,137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,376.86x = 56,437,574,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,437,574,063.66/368,376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,206.08

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