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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,349.76, 151,973.04 and 53,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,349.76, 151,973.04 and 53,992 is: 80,960.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,349.76 : 151,973.04 = 53,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,349.76/151,973.04 = 53,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,349.76x = 151,973.04 × 53,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,349.76x = 8,205,328,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,328,375.68/101,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,960.51

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