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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,609.99, 552,853.21 and 102,397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,609.99, 552,853.21 and 102,397.41 is: 153,578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,609.99 : 552,853.21 = 102,397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,609.99/552,853.21 = 102,397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,609.99x = 552,853.21 × 102,397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,609.99x = 56,610,736,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,610,736,814.19/368,609.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,578.95

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