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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,997.14, 152,942.90 and 45,788.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,997.14, 152,942.90 and 45,788.85 is: 68,659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,997.14 : 152,942.90 = 45,788.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,997.14/152,942.90 = 45,788.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,997.14x = 152,942.90 × 45,788.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,997.14x = 7,003,079,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,079,277.72/101,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,659.57

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