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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,154, 156,257.64 and 30,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104,154, 156,257.64 and 30,282 is: 45,430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,154 : 156,257.64 = 30,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,154/156,257.64 = 30,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,154x = 156,257.64 × 30,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,154x = 4,731,793,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,793,854.48/104,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,430.75

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