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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,418.58, 552,627.81 and 102,179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,418.58, 552,627.81 and 102,179.07 is: 153,268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,418.58 : 552,627.81 = 102,179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,418.58/552,627.81 = 102,179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,418.58x = 552,627.81 × 102,179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,418.58x = 56,466,995,681.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,466,995,681.94/368,418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,268.59

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