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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,951, 154,452.42 and 29,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,951, 154,452.42 and 29,079 is: 43,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,951 : 154,452.42 = 29,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,951/154,452.42 = 29,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,951x = 154,452.42 × 29,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,951x = 4,491,321,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,321,921.18/102,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,625.82

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