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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,367, 152,119.62 and 35,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,367, 152,119.62 and 35,703 is: 53,578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,367 : 152,119.62 = 35,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,367/152,119.62 = 35,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,367x = 152,119.62 × 35,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,367x = 5,431,126,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431,126,792.86/101,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,578.85

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