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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,231.56, 150,347.88 and 30,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,231.56, 150,347.88 and 30,110.40 is: 45,165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,231.56 : 150,347.88 = 30,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,231.56/150,347.88 = 30,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,231.56x = 150,347.88 × 30,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,231.56x = 4,527,034,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,034,805.95/100,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,165.76

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