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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,537.02, 552,808.62 and 102,318.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,537.02, 552,808.62 and 102,318.29 is: 153,478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,537.02 : 552,808.62 = 102,318.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,537.02/552,808.62 = 102,318.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,537.02x = 552,808.62 × 102,318.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,537.02x = 56,562,434,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562,434,333.48/368,537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,478.30

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