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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,457.80, 152,186.70 and 96,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,457.80, 152,186.70 and 96,014.60 is: 144,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,457.80 : 152,186.70 = 96,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,457.80/152,186.70 = 96,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,457.80x = 152,186.70 × 96,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,457.80x = 14,612,145,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,612,145,125.82/101,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,021.90

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