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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,186.08, 150,301.68 and 33,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,186.08, 150,301.68 and 33,629.92 is: 50,452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,186.08 : 150,301.68 = 33,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,186.08/150,301.68 = 33,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,186.08x = 150,301.68 × 33,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,186.08x = 5,054,633,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,633,474.27/100,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,452.45

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