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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,906.62, 152,173.69 and 83,223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,906.62, 152,173.69 and 83,223.71 is: 124,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,906.62 : 152,173.69 = 83,223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,906.62/152,173.69 = 83,223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,906.62x = 152,173.69 × 83,223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,906.62x = 12,664,459,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,664,459,503.89/101,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,275.14

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