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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,205.80, 150,308.70 and 93,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,205.80, 150,308.70 and 93,596.20 is: 140,394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,205.80 : 150,308.70 = 93,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,205.80/150,308.70 = 93,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,205.80x = 150,308.70 × 93,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,205.80x = 14,068,323,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068,323,146.94/100,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,394.30

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