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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,097.50, 152,761.50 and 91,738.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,097.50, 152,761.50 and 91,738.14 is: 137,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,097.50 : 152,761.50 = 91,738.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,097.50/152,761.50 = 91,738.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,097.50x = 152,761.50 × 91,738.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,097.50x = 14,014,055,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014,055,873.61/102,097.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,261.50

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