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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,588.59, 152,282.44 and 48,186.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,588.59, 152,282.44 and 48,186.91 is: 72,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,588.59 : 152,282.44 = 48,186.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,588.59/152,282.44 = 48,186.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,588.59x = 152,282.44 × 48,186.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,588.59x = 7,338,020,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,338,020,230.86/101,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,232.72

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