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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,435.73, 552,653.55 and 102,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,435.73, 552,653.55 and 102,196.26 is: 153,294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,435.73 : 552,653.55 = 102,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,435.73/552,653.55 = 102,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,435.73x = 552,653.55 × 102,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,435.73x = 56,479,125,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,479,125,885.72/368,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,294.38

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