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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,486.72, 152,252.51 and 30,406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,486.72, 152,252.51 and 30,406.47 is: 45,616.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,486.72 : 152,252.51 = 30,406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,486.72/152,252.51 = 30,406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,486.72x = 152,252.51 × 30,406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,486.72x = 4,629,461,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,461,225.71/101,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,616.43

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