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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,256, 150,359.36 and 44,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,256, 150,359.36 and 44,110.20 is: 66,154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,256 : 150,359.36 = 44,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,256/150,359.36 = 44,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,256x = 150,359.36 × 44,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,256x = 6,632,381,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,381,441.47/100,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,154.46

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