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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,954.94, 152,964.91 and 42,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,954.94, 152,964.91 and 42,774.72 is: 64,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,954.94 : 152,964.91 = 42,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,954.94/152,964.91 = 42,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,954.94x = 152,964.91 × 42,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,954.94x = 6,543,031,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,031,195.08/101,954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,175.72

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