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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,897.70, 152,846.55 and 78,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,897.70, 152,846.55 and 78,569.70 is: 117,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,897.70 : 152,846.55 = 78,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,897.70/152,846.55 = 78,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,897.70x = 152,846.55 × 78,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,897.70x = 12,009,107,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,009,107,579.54/101,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,854.55

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