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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,158.76, 153,237.58 and 26,257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,158.76, 153,237.58 and 26,257.24 is: 39,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,158.76 : 153,237.58 = 26,257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,158.76/153,237.58 = 26,257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,158.76x = 153,237.58 × 26,257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,158.76x = 4,023,595,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,595,915.08/102,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,385.72

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