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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,511.10, 152,249.85 and 34,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,511.10, 152,249.85 and 34,042.30 is: 51,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,511.10 : 152,249.85 = 34,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,511.10/152,249.85 = 34,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,511.10x = 152,249.85 × 34,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,511.10x = 5,182,935,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,935,068.66/101,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,057.82

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