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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,924.92, 152,942.37 and 59,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,924.92, 152,942.37 and 59,887.14 is: 89,863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,924.92 : 152,942.37 = 59,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,924.92/152,942.37 = 59,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,924.92x = 152,942.37 × 59,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,924.92x = 9,159,281,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159,281,124.12/101,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,863.02

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