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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,093, 162,140.22 and 34,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,093, 162,140.22 and 34,221 is: 51,331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,093 : 162,140.22 = 34,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,093/162,140.22 = 34,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,093x = 162,140.22 × 34,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,093x = 5,548,600,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,600,468.62/108,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,331.73

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