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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,361.98, 152,028.49 and 34,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,361.98, 152,028.49 and 34,800.86 is: 52,196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,361.98 : 152,028.49 = 34,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,361.98/152,028.49 = 34,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,361.98x = 152,028.49 × 34,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,361.98x = 5,290,722,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290,722,196.50/101,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,196.32

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