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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,732.48, 140,436.96 and 65,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,732.48, 140,436.96 and 65,486.24 is: 90,400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,732.48 : 140,436.96 = 65,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,732.48/140,436.96 = 65,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,732.48x = 140,436.96 × 65,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,732.48x = 9,196,688,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196,688,467.43/101,732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,400.71

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