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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,539.46, 552,812.28 and 102,320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,539.46, 552,812.28 and 102,320.74 is: 153,481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,539.46 : 552,812.28 = 102,320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,539.46/552,812.28 = 102,320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,539.46x = 552,812.28 × 102,320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,539.46x = 56,564,161,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,564,161,570.69/368,539.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,481.97

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