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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,516.40, 150,774.60 and 100,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,516.40, 150,774.60 and 100,516.40 is: 150,774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,516.40 : 150,774.60 = 100,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,516.40/150,774.60 = 100,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,516.40x = 150,774.60 × 100,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,516.40x = 15,155,320,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155,320,003.44/100,516.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,774.60

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