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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,377.20, 152,051.40 and 31,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,377.20, 152,051.40 and 31,263.60 is: 46,890.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,377.20 : 152,051.40 = 31,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,377.20/152,051.40 = 31,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,377.20x = 152,051.40 × 31,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,377.20x = 4,753,674,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,674,149.04/101,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,890.96

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