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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,837, 154,267.74 and 36,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,837, 154,267.74 and 36,263.32 is: 54,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,837 : 154,267.74 = 36,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,837/154,267.74 = 36,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,837x = 154,267.74 × 36,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,837x = 5,594,260,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,594,260,421.30/102,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,399.30

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