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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,592.96, 552,889.67 and 102,353.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,592.96, 552,889.67 and 102,353.51 is: 153,530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,592.96 : 552,889.67 = 102,353.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,592.96/552,889.67 = 102,353.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,592.96x = 552,889.67 × 102,353.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,592.96x = 56,590,195,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,590,195,091.03/368,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,530.32

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