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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,729.08, 152,544.40 and 35,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,729.08, 152,544.40 and 35,145.88 is: 52,701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,729.08 : 152,544.40 = 35,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,729.08/152,544.40 = 35,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,729.08x = 152,544.40 × 35,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,729.08x = 5,361,307,177.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,307,177.07/101,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,701.82

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