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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,177.76, 139,598.16 and 65,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,177.76, 139,598.16 and 65,354.72 is: 90,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,177.76 : 139,598.16 = 65,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,177.76/139,598.16 = 65,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,177.76x = 139,598.16 × 65,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,177.76x = 9,123,398,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,398,659.32/101,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,171.98

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