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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,388.90, 552,650.16 and 152,247.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,388.90, 552,650.16 and 152,247.99 is: 228,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,388.90 : 552,650.16 = 152,247.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,388.90/552,650.16 = 152,247.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,388.90x = 552,650.16 × 152,247.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,388.90x = 84,139,876,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,139,876,033.18/368,388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,399.60

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