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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,481.60, 552,660.57 and 102,269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,481.60, 552,660.57 and 102,269.16 is: 153,386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,481.60 : 552,660.57 = 102,269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,481.60/552,660.57 = 102,269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,481.60x = 552,660.57 × 102,269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,481.60x = 56,520,132,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,520,132,259.02/368,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,386.58

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