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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,460, 152,279.82 and 48,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,460, 152,279.82 and 48,217.44 is: 72,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,460 : 152,279.82 = 48,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,460/152,279.82 = 48,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,460x = 152,279.82 × 48,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,460x = 7,342,543,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,543,084.06/101,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,368.85

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