Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,129, 151,693.50 and 27,257
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,129, 151,693.50 and 27,257 is: 40,885.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,129 : 151,693.50 = 27,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,129/151,693.50 = 27,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,129x = 151,693.50 × 27,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,129x = 4,134,709,729.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,134,709,729.50/101,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,885.50
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