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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,756.46, 152,657.95 and 35,196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,756.46, 152,657.95 and 35,196.54 is: 52,802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,756.46 : 152,657.95 = 35,196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,756.46/152,657.95 = 35,196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,756.46x = 152,657.95 × 35,196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,756.46x = 5,373,030,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,373,030,983.03/101,756.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,802.85

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