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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,436.23, 552,654.30 and 102,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,436.23, 552,654.30 and 102,196.76 is: 153,295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,436.23 : 552,654.30 = 102,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,436.23/552,654.30 = 102,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,436.23x = 552,654.30 × 102,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,436.23x = 56,479,478,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,479,478,860.07/368,436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,295.13

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