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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,512.80, 152,269.20 and 45,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,512.80, 152,269.20 and 45,331.20 is: 67,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,512.80 : 152,269.20 = 45,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,512.80/152,269.20 = 45,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,512.80x = 152,269.20 × 45,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,512.80x = 6,902,545,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,545,559.04/101,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,996.80

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