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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,655.20, 150,982.80 and 53,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,655.20, 150,982.80 and 53,999.20 is: 80,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,655.20 : 150,982.80 = 53,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,655.20/150,982.80 = 53,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,655.20x = 150,982.80 × 53,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,655.20x = 8,152,950,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,950,413.76/100,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,998.80

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