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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,465.86, 152,224.74 and 59,381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,465.86, 152,224.74 and 59,381.38 is: 89,087.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,465.86 : 152,224.74 = 59,381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,465.86/152,224.74 = 59,381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,465.86x = 152,224.74 × 59,381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,465.86x = 9,039,315,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039,315,131.34/101,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,087.26

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