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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,844.05, 152,673.73 and 55,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,844.05, 152,673.73 and 55,042.25 is: 82,513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,844.05 : 152,673.73 = 55,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,844.05/152,673.73 = 55,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,844.05x = 152,673.73 × 55,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,844.05x = 8,403,504,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403,504,714.12/101,844.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,513.46

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