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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,275, 154,902.78 and 33,154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,275, 154,902.78 and 33,154.92 is: 49,729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,275 : 154,902.78 = 33,154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,275/154,902.78 = 33,154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,275x = 154,902.78 × 33,154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,275x = 5,135,789,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,789,278.68/103,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,729.26

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