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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,519.94, 152,279.43 and 67,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,519.94, 152,279.43 and 67,714.50 is: 101,571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,519.94 : 152,279.43 = 67,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,519.94/152,279.43 = 67,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,519.94x = 152,279.43 × 67,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,519.94x = 10,311,525,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,311,525,462.74/101,519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,571.43

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