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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,235, 151,852.54 and 27,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,235, 151,852.54 and 27,363 is: 41,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,235 : 151,852.54 = 27,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,235/151,852.54 = 27,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,235x = 151,852.54 × 27,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,235x = 4,155,141,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,141,052.02/101,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,044.51

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