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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,955.92, 553,378.80 and 102,688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,955.92, 553,378.80 and 102,688.68 is: 154,017.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,955.92 : 553,378.80 = 102,688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,955.92/553,378.80 = 102,688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,955.92x = 553,378.80 × 102,688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,955.92x = 56,825,738,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,738,511.98/368,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,017.69

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