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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,742.94, 152,565.24 and 35,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,742.94, 152,565.24 and 35,159.74 is: 52,722.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,742.94 : 152,565.24 = 35,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,742.94/152,565.24 = 35,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,742.94x = 152,565.24 × 35,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,742.94x = 5,364,154,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,154,171.44/101,742.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,722.62

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