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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,169.66, 151,784.85 and 47,902.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,169.66, 151,784.85 and 47,902.23 is: 71,867.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,169.66 : 151,784.85 = 47,902.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,169.66/151,784.85 = 47,902.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,169.66x = 151,784.85 × 47,902.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,169.66x = 7,270,832,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,832,795.22/101,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,867.72

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