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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,150.60, 150,301.50 and 68,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,150.60, 150,301.50 and 68,485 is: 102,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,150.60 : 150,301.50 = 68,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,150.60/150,301.50 = 68,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,150.60x = 150,301.50 × 68,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,150.60x = 10,293,398,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,293,398,227.50/100,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,779.20

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