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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,483.68, 139,954.93 and 87,139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,483.68, 139,954.93 and 87,139.01 is: 120,172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,483.68 : 139,954.93 = 87,139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,483.68/139,954.93 = 87,139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,483.68x = 139,954.93 × 87,139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,483.68x = 12,195,534,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195,534,044.82/101,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,172.37

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