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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,826.29, 379,173.81 and 101,017.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,826.29, 379,173.81 and 101,017.05 is: 151,499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,826.29 : 379,173.81 = 101,017.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,826.29/379,173.81 = 101,017.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,826.29x = 379,173.81 × 101,017.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,826.29x = 38,303,018,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,303,018,680.37/252,826.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,499.35

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