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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,003.76, 139,303.40 and 88,878.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,003.76, 139,303.40 and 88,878.06 is: 122,579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,003.76 : 139,303.40 = 88,878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,003.76/139,303.40 = 88,878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,003.76x = 139,303.40 × 88,878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,003.76x = 12,381,015,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,381,015,499.01/101,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,579.75

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