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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,439.60, 152,159.40 and 99,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,439.60, 152,159.40 and 99,711.60 is: 149,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,439.60 : 152,159.40 = 99,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,439.60/152,159.40 = 99,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,439.60x = 152,159.40 × 99,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,439.60x = 15,172,057,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172,057,229.04/101,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,567.40

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