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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,637.20, 552,995.04 and 102,398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,637.20, 552,995.04 and 102,398.24 is: 153,608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,637.20 : 552,995.04 = 102,398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,637.20/552,995.04 = 102,398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,637.20x = 552,995.04 × 102,398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,637.20x = 56,625,718,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,625,718,824.73/368,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,608.26

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