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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,539.91, 552,812.96 and 102,321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,539.91, 552,812.96 and 102,321.18 is: 153,482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,539.91 : 552,812.96 = 102,321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,539.91/552,812.96 = 102,321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,539.91x = 552,812.96 × 102,321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,539.91x = 56,564,474,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,564,474,642.30/368,539.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,482.63

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