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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,447.86, 152,197.74 and 59,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,447.86, 152,197.74 and 59,363.38 is: 89,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,447.86 : 152,197.74 = 59,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,447.86/152,197.74 = 59,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,447.86x = 152,197.74 × 59,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,447.86x = 9,034,972,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,972,274.76/101,447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,060.25

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