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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,858.38, 152,729.25 and 95,987.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,858.38, 152,729.25 and 95,987.50 is: 143,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,858.38 : 152,729.25 = 95,987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,858.38/152,729.25 = 95,987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,858.38x = 152,729.25 × 95,987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,858.38x = 14,660,098,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,660,098,884.38/101,858.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,926.29

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