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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,425.78, 151,958.24 and 86,483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,425.78, 151,958.24 and 86,483.10 is: 129,570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,425.78 : 151,958.24 = 86,483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,425.78/151,958.24 = 86,483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,425.78x = 151,958.24 × 86,483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,425.78x = 13,141,820,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,141,820,613.95/101,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,570.81

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