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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,436.80, 142,244.80 and 101,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,436.80, 142,244.80 and 101,436.80 is: 142,244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,436.80 : 142,244.80 = 101,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,436.80/142,244.80 = 101,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,436.80x = 142,244.80 × 101,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,436.80x = 14,428,857,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,857,328.64/101,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,244.80

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