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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,749, 154,123.50 and 28,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,749, 154,123.50 and 28,877 is: 43,315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,749 : 154,123.50 = 28,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,749/154,123.50 = 28,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,749x = 154,123.50 × 28,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,749x = 4,450,624,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,624,309.50/102,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,315.50

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