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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,256.26, 154,940.83 and 40,078.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,256.26, 154,940.83 and 40,078.89 is: 60,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,256.26 : 154,940.83 = 40,078.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,256.26/154,940.83 = 40,078.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,256.26x = 154,940.83 × 40,078.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,256.26x = 6,209,856,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,209,856,482.08/103,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,140.24

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