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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,537.71, 552,809.65 and 102,318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,537.71, 552,809.65 and 102,318.98 is: 153,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,537.71 : 552,809.65 = 102,318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,537.71/552,809.65 = 102,318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,537.71x = 552,809.65 × 102,318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,537.71x = 56,562,919,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562,919,522.16/368,537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,479.33

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