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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,569.53, 152,295.98 and 54,126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,569.53, 152,295.98 and 54,126.21 is: 81,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,569.53 : 152,295.98 = 54,126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,569.53/152,295.98 = 54,126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,569.53x = 152,295.98 × 54,126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,569.53x = 8,243,203,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,243,203,925.00/101,569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,158.24

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