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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,359.80, 152,039.70 and 31,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,359.80, 152,039.70 and 31,239.12 is: 46,858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,359.80 : 152,039.70 = 31,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,359.80/152,039.70 = 31,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,359.80x = 152,039.70 × 31,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,359.80x = 4,749,586,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,586,433.06/101,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,858.68

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