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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,085.96, 150,972.40 and 95,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,085.96, 150,972.40 and 95,049.84 is: 141,957.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,085.96 : 150,972.40 = 95,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,085.96/150,972.40 = 95,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,085.96x = 150,972.40 × 95,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,085.96x = 14,349,902,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,349,902,464.42/101,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,957.42

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