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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,217.52, 153,274.44 and 46,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,217.52, 153,274.44 and 46,766 is: 70,125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,217.52 : 153,274.44 = 46,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,217.52/153,274.44 = 46,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,217.52x = 153,274.44 × 46,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,217.52x = 7,168,032,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,032,461.04/102,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,125.28

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