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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,287.98, 151,546.46 and 61,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,287.98, 151,546.46 and 61,159.26 is: 91,506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,287.98 : 151,546.46 = 61,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,287.98/151,546.46 = 61,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,287.98x = 151,546.46 × 61,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,287.98x = 9,268,469,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268,469,349.22/101,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,506.11

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