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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,475.40, 142,376.60 and 101,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,475.40, 142,376.60 and 101,475.40 is: 142,376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,475.40 : 142,376.60 = 101,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,475.40/142,376.60 = 101,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,475.40x = 142,376.60 × 101,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,475.40x = 14,447,722,435.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447,722,435.64/101,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,376.60

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