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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,473.70, 152,029.98 and 86,531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,473.70, 152,029.98 and 86,531.02 is: 129,642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,473.70 : 152,029.98 = 86,531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,473.70/152,029.98 = 86,531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,473.70x = 152,029.98 × 86,531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,473.70x = 13,155,308,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,155,308,859.90/101,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,642.55

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