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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,023.02, 139,471.50 and 89,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,023.02, 139,471.50 and 89,814 is: 123,996.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,023.02 : 139,471.50 = 89,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,023.02/139,471.50 = 89,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,023.02x = 139,471.50 × 89,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,023.02x = 12,526,493,301
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526,493,301/101,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,996.42

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