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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,958.08, 154,438.64 and 40,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,958.08, 154,438.64 and 40,628 is: 60,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,958.08 : 154,438.64 = 40,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,958.08/154,438.64 = 40,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,958.08x = 154,438.64 × 40,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,958.08x = 6,274,533,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,274,533,065.92/102,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,942.60

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