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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,024.02, 139,472.88 and 89,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,024.02, 139,472.88 and 89,815 is: 123,997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,024.02 : 139,472.88 = 89,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,024.02/139,472.88 = 89,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,024.02x = 139,472.88 × 89,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,024.02x = 12,526,756,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526,756,717.20/101,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,997.80

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