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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,238.33, 151,859.93 and 31,118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,238.33, 151,859.93 and 31,118.25 is: 46,678.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,238.33 : 151,859.93 = 31,118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,238.33/151,859.93 = 31,118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,238.33x = 151,859.93 × 31,118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,238.33x = 4,725,615,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,615,111.13/101,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,678.12

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