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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107,991, 162,012.48 and 34,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107,991, 162,012.48 and 34,119 is: 51,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,991 : 162,012.48 = 34,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,991/162,012.48 = 34,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,991x = 162,012.48 × 34,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,991x = 5,527,703,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,527,703,805.12/107,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,186.71

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