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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,264.93, 154,879.50 and 28,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,264.93, 154,879.50 and 28,367.24 is: 42,545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,264.93 : 154,879.50 = 28,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,264.93/154,879.50 = 28,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,264.93x = 154,879.50 × 28,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,264.93x = 4,393,503,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,503,947.58/103,264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,545.95

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