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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,587.67, 552,881.73 and 102,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,587.67, 552,881.73 and 102,348.20 is: 153,522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,587.67 : 552,881.73 = 102,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,587.67/552,881.73 = 102,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,587.67x = 552,881.73 × 102,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,587.67x = 56,586,449,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,586,449,878.39/368,587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,522.36

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