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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,377.92, 152,057.12 and 31,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,377.92, 152,057.12 and 31,238.40 is: 46,854.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,377.92 : 152,057.12 = 31,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,377.92/152,057.12 = 31,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,377.92x = 152,057.12 × 31,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,377.92x = 4,750,021,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,021,137.41/101,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,854.59

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