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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,863.98, 152,797.86 and 35,306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,863.98, 152,797.86 and 35,306.28 is: 52,960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,863.98 : 152,797.86 = 35,306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,863.98/152,797.86 = 35,306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,863.98x = 152,797.86 × 35,306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,863.98x = 5,394,724,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,724,028.56/101,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,960.08

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