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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,332.96, 152,002.50 and 34,772.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,332.96, 152,002.50 and 34,772.16 is: 52,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,332.96 : 152,002.50 = 34,772.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,332.96/152,002.50 = 34,772.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,332.96x = 152,002.50 × 34,772.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,332.96x = 5,285,455,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,455,250.40/101,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,159.29

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