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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,849.30, 152,771.60 and 59,994.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,849.30, 152,771.60 and 59,994.89 is: 89,990.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,849.30 : 152,771.60 = 59,994.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,849.30/152,771.60 = 59,994.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,849.30x = 152,771.60 × 59,994.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,849.30x = 9,165,514,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,165,514,273.29/101,849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,990.94

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