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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,539.54, 551,209.74 and 101,236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,539.54, 551,209.74 and 101,236.71 is: 151,827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,539.54 : 551,209.74 = 101,236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,539.54/551,209.74 = 101,236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,539.54x = 551,209.74 × 101,236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,539.54x = 55,802,660,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802,660,597.56/367,539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,827.64

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