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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,505.51, 150,780.14 and 30,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,505.51, 150,780.14 and 30,383 is: 45,581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,505.51 : 150,780.14 = 30,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,505.51/150,780.14 = 30,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,505.51x = 150,780.14 × 30,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,505.51x = 4,581,152,841.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,152,841.71/100,505.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,581.11

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