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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,393.36, 150,603.12 and 30,279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,393.36, 150,603.12 and 30,279.76 is: 45,423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,393.36 : 150,603.12 = 30,279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,393.36/150,603.12 = 30,279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,393.36x = 150,603.12 × 30,279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,393.36x = 4,560,226,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,226,328.85/100,393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,423.59

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