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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,827.29, 379,175.31 and 101,018.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,827.29, 379,175.31 and 101,018.05 is: 151,500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,827.29 : 379,175.31 = 101,018.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,827.29/379,175.31 = 101,018.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,827.29x = 379,175.31 × 101,018.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,827.29x = 38,303,550,424.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,303,550,424.35/252,827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,500.85

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