Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,809, 151,213.50 and 35,145
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100,809, 151,213.50 and 35,145 is: 52,717.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,809 : 151,213.50 = 35,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,809/151,213.50 = 35,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,809x = 151,213.50 × 35,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,809x = 5,314,398,457.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,314,398,457.50/100,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,717.50
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