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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,994.79, 553,506.76 and 102,778.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,994.79, 553,506.76 and 102,778.57 is: 154,171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,994.79 : 553,506.76 = 102,778.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,994.79/553,506.76 = 102,778.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,994.79x = 553,506.76 × 102,778.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,994.79x = 56,888,630,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,888,630,510.60/368,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,171.91

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