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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,405.60, 152,108.40 and 85,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,405.60, 152,108.40 and 85,853.60 is: 128,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,405.60 : 152,108.40 = 85,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,405.60/152,108.40 = 85,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,405.60x = 152,108.40 × 85,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,405.60x = 13,059,053,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,059,053,730.24/101,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,780.40

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