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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,362.46, 152,051.75 and 30,279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,362.46, 152,051.75 and 30,279.88 is: 45,422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,362.46 : 152,051.75 = 30,279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,362.46/152,051.75 = 30,279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,362.46x = 152,051.75 × 30,279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,362.46x = 4,604,108,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,108,743.79/101,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,422.23

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