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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,651.52, 152,444.96 and 95,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,651.52, 152,444.96 and 95,017.76 is: 142,496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,651.52 : 152,444.96 = 95,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,651.52/152,444.96 = 95,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,651.52x = 152,444.96 × 95,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,651.52x = 14,484,978,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,978,622.49/101,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,496.43

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