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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,417.44, 552,626.12 and 102,177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,417.44, 552,626.12 and 102,177.95 is: 153,266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,417.44 : 552,626.12 = 102,177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,417.44/552,626.12 = 102,177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,417.44x = 552,626.12 × 102,177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,417.44x = 56,466,201,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,466,201,550.37/368,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,266.91

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