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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,427.60, 152,141.40 and 65,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,427.60, 152,141.40 and 65,998.20 is: 98,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,427.60 : 152,141.40 = 65,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,427.60/152,141.40 = 65,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,427.60x = 152,141.40 × 65,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,427.60x = 10,041,058,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,058,545.48/101,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,997.30

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