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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,509.59, 152,163.95 and 48,107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,509.59, 152,163.95 and 48,107.71 is: 72,113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,509.59 : 152,163.95 = 48,107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,509.59/152,163.95 = 48,107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,509.59x = 152,163.95 × 48,107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,509.59x = 7,320,258,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320,258,558.11/101,509.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,113.96

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