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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,268.72, 151,905.50 and 31,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,268.72, 151,905.50 and 31,148.64 is: 46,723.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,268.72 : 151,905.50 = 31,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,268.72/151,905.50 = 31,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,268.72x = 151,905.50 × 31,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,268.72x = 4,731,649,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,649,733.52/101,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,723.70

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