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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,459.09, 531,767.67 and 101,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,459.09, 531,767.67 and 101,719.88 is: 152,602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,459.09 : 531,767.67 = 101,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,459.09/531,767.67 = 101,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,459.09x = 531,767.67 × 101,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,459.09x = 54,091,340,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,091,340,921.44/354,459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,602.49

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