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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,999.80, 553,514.25 and 102,783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,999.80, 553,514.25 and 102,783.58 is: 154,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,999.80 : 553,514.25 = 102,783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,999.80/553,514.25 = 102,783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,999.80x = 553,514.25 × 102,783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,999.80x = 56,892,176,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,892,176,196.02/368,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,179.42

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