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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,048.90, 558,013.62 and 102,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,048.90, 558,013.62 and 102,114 is: 153,154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,048.90 : 558,013.62 = 102,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,048.90/558,013.62 = 102,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,048.90x = 558,013.62 × 102,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,048.90x = 56,981,002,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,981,002,792.68/372,048.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,154.61

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