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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,959.97, 152,990.10 and 45,839.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,959.97, 152,990.10 and 45,839.79 is: 68,782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,959.97 : 152,990.10 = 45,839.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,959.97/152,990.10 = 45,839.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,959.97x = 152,990.10 × 45,839.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,959.97x = 7,013,034,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,034,056.08/101,959.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,782.23

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