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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,109, 156,167.88 and 30,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104,109, 156,167.88 and 30,237 is: 45,356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,109 : 156,167.88 = 30,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,109/156,167.88 = 30,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,109x = 156,167.88 × 30,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,109x = 4,722,048,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,048,187.56/104,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,356.77

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