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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,107.18, 150,173.88 and 36,971.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,107.18, 150,173.88 and 36,971.61 is: 55,462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,107.18 : 150,173.88 = 36,971.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,107.18/150,173.88 = 36,971.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,107.18x = 150,173.88 × 36,971.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,107.18x = 5,552,170,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,170,123.55/100,107.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,462.26

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