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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,182.69, 153,272.26 and 45,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,182.69, 153,272.26 and 45,983.04 is: 68,973.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,182.69 : 153,272.26 = 45,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,182.69/153,272.26 = 45,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,182.69x = 153,272.26 × 45,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,182.69x = 7,047,924,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047,924,462.47/102,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,973.76

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