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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,078.63, 139,533.35 and 65,286.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,078.63, 139,533.35 and 65,286.09 is: 90,123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,078.63 : 139,533.35 = 65,286.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,078.63/139,533.35 = 65,286.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,078.63x = 139,533.35 × 65,286.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,078.63x = 9,109,586,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109,586,519.67/101,078.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,123.77

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