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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,711.90, 154,067.85 and 28,839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,711.90, 154,067.85 and 28,839.90 is: 43,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,711.90 : 154,067.85 = 28,839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,711.90/154,067.85 = 28,839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,711.90x = 154,067.85 × 28,839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,711.90x = 4,443,301,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,301,387.22/102,711.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,259.85

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