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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,371.20, 152,042.40 and 31,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,371.20, 152,042.40 and 31,257.60 is: 46,881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,371.20 : 152,042.40 = 31,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,371.20/152,042.40 = 31,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,371.20x = 152,042.40 × 31,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,371.20x = 4,752,480,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,480,522.24/101,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,881.96

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