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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,217.67, 151,779.52 and 59,110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,217.67, 151,779.52 and 59,110.23 is: 88,637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,217.67 : 151,779.52 = 59,110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,217.67/151,779.52 = 59,110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,217.67x = 151,779.52 × 59,110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,217.67x = 8,971,722,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971,722,336.49/101,217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,637.91

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