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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,672.20, 152,508.30 and 81,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,672.20, 152,508.30 and 81,989.20 is: 122,983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,672.20 : 152,508.30 = 81,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,672.20/152,508.30 = 81,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,672.20x = 152,508.30 × 81,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,672.20x = 12,504,033,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504,033,510.36/101,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,983.80

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