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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,950.91, 152,989.51 and 59,276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,950.91, 152,989.51 and 59,276.42 is: 88,951.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,950.91 : 152,989.51 = 59,276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,950.91/152,989.51 = 59,276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,950.91x = 152,989.51 × 59,276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,950.91x = 9,068,670,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,068,670,450.35/101,950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,951.34

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