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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,959.36, 148,279.17 and 101,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,959.36, 148,279.17 and 101,271 is: 140,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,959.36 : 148,279.17 = 101,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,959.36/148,279.17 = 101,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,959.36x = 148,279.17 × 101,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,959.36x = 15,016,379,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,016,379,825.07/106,959.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,393.32

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