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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,207.23, 151,810.52 and 27,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,207.23, 151,810.52 and 27,335.23 is: 41,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,207.23 : 151,810.52 = 27,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,207.23/151,810.52 = 27,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,207.23x = 151,810.52 × 27,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,207.23x = 4,149,775,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,775,480.62/101,207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,002.76

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