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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,401.87, 150,603.89 and 30,281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,401.87, 150,603.89 and 30,281.79 is: 45,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,401.87 : 150,603.89 = 30,281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,401.87/150,603.89 = 30,281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,401.87x = 150,603.89 × 30,281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,401.87x = 4,560,555,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,555,218.75/100,401.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,423.01

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