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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,033.20, 150,222.60 and 53,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,033.20, 150,222.60 and 53,377.20 is: 80,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,033.20 : 150,222.60 = 53,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,033.20/150,222.60 = 53,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,033.20x = 150,222.60 × 53,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,033.20x = 8,018,461,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,018,461,764.72/100,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,158.01

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