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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,996.24, 152,884.98 and 49,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,996.24, 152,884.98 and 49,333.28 is: 73,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,996.24 : 152,884.98 = 49,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,996.24/152,884.98 = 49,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,996.24x = 152,884.98 × 49,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,996.24x = 7,542,317,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,317,526.13/101,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,947.02

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