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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,946.78, 140,637.74 and 71,748.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,946.78, 140,637.74 and 71,748.86 is: 98,979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,946.78 : 140,637.74 = 71,748.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,946.78/140,637.74 = 71,748.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,946.78x = 140,637.74 × 71,748.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,946.78x = 10,090,596,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,596,456.04/101,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,979.06

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