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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,927.70, 152,891.55 and 86,181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,927.70, 152,891.55 and 86,181.30 is: 129,271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,927.70 : 152,891.55 = 86,181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,927.70/152,891.55 = 86,181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,927.70x = 152,891.55 × 86,181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,927.70x = 13,176,392,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,176,392,538.02/101,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,271.95

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