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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,282.99, 531,264.56 and 101,505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,282.99, 531,264.56 and 101,505.62 is: 152,212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,282.99 : 531,264.56 = 101,505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,282.99/531,264.56 = 101,505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,282.99x = 531,264.56 × 101,505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,282.99x = 53,926,337,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,926,337,554.42/354,282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,212.61

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