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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,179.62, 151,641.82 and 51,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,179.62, 151,641.82 and 51,272.28 is: 76,843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,179.62 : 151,641.82 = 51,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,179.62/151,641.82 = 51,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,179.62x = 151,641.82 × 51,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,179.62x = 7,775,021,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775,021,854.75/101,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,843.75

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