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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,234, 151,851.04 and 27,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,234, 151,851.04 and 27,362 is: 41,043.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,234 : 151,851.04 = 27,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,234/151,851.04 = 27,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,234x = 151,851.04 × 27,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,234x = 4,154,948,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,948,156.48/101,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,043.01

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