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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,027, 153,049.32 and 28,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,027, 153,049.32 and 28,155 is: 42,234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,027 : 153,049.32 = 28,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,027/153,049.32 = 28,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,027x = 153,049.32 × 28,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,027x = 4,309,103,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,103,604.60/102,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,234.93

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