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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,408.08, 150,519.96 and 34,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,408.08, 150,519.96 and 34,698 is: 52,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,408.08 : 150,519.96 = 34,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,408.08/150,519.96 = 34,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,408.08x = 150,519.96 × 34,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,408.08x = 5,222,741,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,741,572.08/100,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,015.15

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