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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,285.10, 152,003.52 and 38,167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,285.10, 152,003.52 and 38,167.47 is: 57,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,285.10 : 152,003.52 = 38,167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,285.10/152,003.52 = 38,167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,285.10x = 152,003.52 × 38,167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,285.10x = 5,801,589,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,589,789.49/101,285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,279.80

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