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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,507.38, 139,987.10 and 87,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,507.38, 139,987.10 and 87,162.33 is: 120,204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,507.38 : 139,987.10 = 87,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,507.38/139,987.10 = 87,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,507.38x = 139,987.10 × 87,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,507.38x = 12,201,601,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,601,805.94/101,507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,204.09

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