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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,369.88, 152,045.10 and 31,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,369.88, 152,045.10 and 31,230.36 is: 46,842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,369.88 : 152,045.10 = 31,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,369.88/152,045.10 = 31,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,369.88x = 152,045.10 × 31,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,369.88x = 4,748,423,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,423,209.24/101,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,842.55

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