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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,978.33, 152,914.96 and 45,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,978.33, 152,914.96 and 45,770.25 is: 68,631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,978.33 : 152,914.96 = 45,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,978.33/152,914.96 = 45,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,978.33x = 152,914.96 × 45,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,978.33x = 6,998,955,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,998,955,431.72/101,978.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,631.79

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