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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,888.08, 152,830.52 and 55,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,888.08, 152,830.52 and 55,130 is: 82,694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,888.08 : 152,830.52 = 55,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,888.08/152,830.52 = 55,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,888.08x = 152,830.52 × 55,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,888.08x = 8,425,546,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425,546,567.60/101,888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,694.13

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