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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,291.69, 139,615.83 and 71,833.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,291.69, 139,615.83 and 71,833.26 is: 99,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,291.69 : 139,615.83 = 71,833.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,291.69/139,615.83 = 71,833.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,291.69x = 139,615.83 × 71,833.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,291.69x = 10,029,059,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,029,059,159.26/101,291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,011.67

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