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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,214.78, 151,843.58 and 38,035.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,214.78, 151,843.58 and 38,035.46 is: 57,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,214.78 : 151,843.58 = 38,035.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,214.78/151,843.58 = 38,035.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,214.78x = 151,843.58 × 38,035.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,214.78x = 5,775,440,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775,440,413.35/101,214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,061.24

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