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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,416.51, 150,621.12 and 30,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,416.51, 150,621.12 and 30,294 is: 45,439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,416.51 : 150,621.12 = 30,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,416.51/150,621.12 = 30,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,416.51x = 150,621.12 × 30,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,416.51x = 4,562,916,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,916,209.28/100,416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,439.90

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