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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,439.17, 552,658.73 and 102,199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,439.17, 552,658.73 and 102,199.68 is: 153,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,439.17 : 552,658.73 = 102,199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,439.17/552,658.73 = 102,199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,439.17x = 552,658.73 × 102,199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,439.17x = 56,481,545,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,481,545,610.71/368,439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,299.52

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