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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,393.97, 152,107.35 and 31,256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,393.97, 152,107.35 and 31,256.88 is: 46,890.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,393.97 : 152,107.35 = 31,256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,393.97/152,107.35 = 31,256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,393.97x = 152,107.35 × 31,256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,393.97x = 4,754,401,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,401,186.07/101,393.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,890.37

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