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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,430.82, 152,153.52 and 31,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,430.82, 152,153.52 and 31,301.02 is: 46,953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,430.82 : 152,153.52 = 31,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,430.82/152,153.52 = 31,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,430.82x = 152,153.52 × 31,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,430.82x = 4,762,560,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,560,372.59/101,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,953.78

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