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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,887.15, 152,631.91 and 66,720.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,887.15, 152,631.91 and 66,720.19 is: 99,950.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,887.15 : 152,631.91 = 66,720.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,887.15/152,631.91 = 66,720.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,887.15x = 152,631.91 × 66,720.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,887.15x = 10,183,630,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,183,630,035.26/101,887.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,950.09

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