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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,943.72, 152,965.68 and 45,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,943.72, 152,965.68 and 45,823.48 is: 68,757.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,943.72 : 152,965.68 = 45,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,943.72/152,965.68 = 45,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,943.72x = 152,965.68 × 45,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,943.72x = 7,009,419,778.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009,419,778.17/101,943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,757.74

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