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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,921.40, 152,882.10 and 99,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,921.40, 152,882.10 and 99,005.40 is: 148,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,921.40 : 152,882.10 = 99,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,921.40/152,882.10 = 99,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,921.40x = 152,882.10 × 99,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,921.40x = 15,136,153,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136,153,463.34/101,921.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,508.10

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