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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,031.58, 209,809.50 and 100,956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,031.58, 209,809.50 and 100,956.25 is: 139,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,031.58 : 209,809.50 = 100,956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,031.58/209,809.50 = 100,956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,031.58x = 209,809.50 × 100,956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,031.58x = 21,181,580,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,181,580,337.81/152,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,323.55

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