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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,827.26, 160,146.62 and 101,445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,827.26, 160,146.62 and 101,445.86 is: 140,262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,827.26 : 160,146.62 = 101,445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,827.26/160,146.62 = 101,445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,827.26x = 160,146.62 × 101,445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,827.26x = 16,246,210,284.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246,210,284.03/115,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,262.41

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