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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,536.67, 552,808.11 and 102,317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,536.67, 552,808.11 and 102,317.95 is: 153,477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,536.67 : 552,808.11 = 102,317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,536.67/552,808.11 = 102,317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,536.67x = 552,808.11 × 102,317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,536.67x = 56,562,190,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562,190,664.96/368,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,477.78

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