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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,427.83, 152,149.96 and 34,868.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,427.83, 152,149.96 and 34,868.00 is: 52,304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,427.83 : 152,149.96 = 34,868.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,427.83/152,149.96 = 34,868.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,427.83x = 152,149.96 × 34,868.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,427.83x = 5,305,165,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305,165,229.24/101,427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,304.83

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