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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,092, 162,138.72 and 34,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,092, 162,138.72 and 34,220 is: 51,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,092 : 162,138.72 = 34,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,092/162,138.72 = 34,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,092x = 162,138.72 × 34,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,092x = 5,548,386,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,386,998.40/108,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,330.23

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