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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,885.76, 152,776.72 and 59,847.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,885.76, 152,776.72 and 59,847.97 is: 89,741.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,885.76 : 152,776.72 = 59,847.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,885.76/152,776.72 = 59,847.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,885.76x = 152,776.72 × 59,847.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,885.76x = 9,143,376,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143,376,555.26/101,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,741.46

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