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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,230.32, 150,362.85 and 33,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,230.32, 150,362.85 and 33,676.94 is: 50,521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,230.32 : 150,362.85 = 33,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,230.32/150,362.85 = 33,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,230.32x = 150,362.85 × 33,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,230.32x = 5,063,760,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,760,677.68/100,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,521.25

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