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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,741.13, 152,633.58 and 34,279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,741.13, 152,633.58 and 34,279.88 is: 51,427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,741.13 : 152,633.58 = 34,279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,741.13/152,633.58 = 34,279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,741.13x = 152,633.58 × 34,279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,741.13x = 5,232,260,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,260,107.48/101,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,427.19

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