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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,511.51, 152,266.58 and 79,343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,511.51, 152,266.58 and 79,343.54 is: 119,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,511.51 : 152,266.58 = 79,343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,511.51/152,266.58 = 79,343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,511.51x = 152,266.58 × 79,343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,511.51x = 12,081,368,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,081,368,322.84/101,511.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,014.76

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