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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,761.46, 152,665.44 and 35,201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,761.46, 152,665.44 and 35,201.54 is: 52,810.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,761.46 : 152,665.44 = 35,201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,761.46/152,665.44 = 35,201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,761.46x = 152,665.44 × 35,201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,761.46x = 5,374,058,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,374,058,592.78/101,761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,810.35

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