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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,592.46, 552,888.92 and 102,353.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,592.46, 552,888.92 and 102,353.01 is: 153,529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,592.46 : 552,888.92 = 102,353.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,592.46/552,888.92 = 102,353.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,592.46x = 552,888.92 × 102,353.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,592.46x = 56,589,845,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,589,845,157.65/368,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,529.58

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