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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,412.88, 152,086.96 and 34,836.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,412.88, 152,086.96 and 34,836.96 is: 52,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,412.88 : 152,086.96 = 34,836.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,412.88/152,086.96 = 34,836.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,412.88x = 152,086.96 × 34,836.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,412.88x = 5,298,247,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298,247,342.04/101,412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,244.32

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