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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,569.14, 140,119.20 and 59,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,569.14, 140,119.20 and 59,103 is: 81,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,569.14 : 140,119.20 = 59,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,569.14/140,119.20 = 59,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,569.14x = 140,119.20 × 59,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,569.14x = 8,281,465,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,465,077.60/101,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,535.25

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