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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,426.72, 151,959.65 and 86,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,426.72, 151,959.65 and 86,484.04 is: 129,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,426.72 : 151,959.65 = 86,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,426.72/151,959.65 = 86,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,426.72x = 151,959.65 × 86,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,426.72x = 13,142,084,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,142,084,530.83/101,426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,572.21

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