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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,565.52, 152,384.82 and 45,401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,565.52, 152,384.82 and 45,401.02 is: 68,117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,565.52 : 152,384.82 = 45,401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,565.52/152,384.82 = 45,401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,565.52x = 152,384.82 × 45,401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,565.52x = 6,918,426,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,918,426,260.52/101,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,117.86

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