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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,265.64, 151,897.88 and 41,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,265.64, 151,897.88 and 41,293.88 is: 61,940.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,265.64 : 151,897.88 = 41,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,265.64/151,897.88 = 41,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,265.64x = 151,897.88 × 41,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,265.64x = 6,272,452,828.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,452,828.97/101,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,940.58

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