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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,196.63, 151,797.38 and 34,636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,196.63, 151,797.38 and 34,636.32 is: 51,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,196.63 : 151,797.38 = 34,636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,196.63/151,797.38 = 34,636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,196.63x = 151,797.38 × 34,636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,196.63x = 5,257,702,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,257,702,455.66/101,196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,955.31

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