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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,537.80, 552,809.79 and 102,319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,537.80, 552,809.79 and 102,319.08 is: 153,479.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,537.80 : 552,809.79 = 102,319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,537.80/552,809.79 = 102,319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,537.80x = 552,809.79 × 102,319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,537.80x = 56,562,986,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562,986,363.74/368,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,479.47

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