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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,536.86, 552,808.39 and 102,318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,536.86, 552,808.39 and 102,318.14 is: 153,478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,536.86 : 552,808.39 = 102,318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,536.86/552,808.39 = 102,318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,536.86x = 552,808.39 × 102,318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,536.86x = 56,562,323,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562,323,221.36/368,536.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,478.06

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