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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,666.88, 152,442 and 95,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,666.88, 152,442 and 95,796 is: 143,639.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,666.88 : 152,442 = 95,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,666.88/152,442 = 95,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,666.88x = 152,442 × 95,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,666.88x = 14,603,333,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603,333,832/101,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,639.05

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