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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,537.46, 552,809.28 and 102,318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,537.46, 552,809.28 and 102,318.73 is: 153,478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,537.46 : 552,809.28 = 102,318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,537.46/552,809.28 = 102,318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,537.46x = 552,809.28 × 102,318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,537.46x = 56,562,743,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562,743,461.81/368,537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,478.95

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