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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,493.40, 142,401.80 and 101,493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,493.40, 142,401.80 and 101,493.40 is: 142,401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,493.40 : 142,401.80 = 101,493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,493.40/142,401.80 = 101,493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,493.40x = 142,401.80 × 101,493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,493.40x = 14,452,842,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,842,848.12/101,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,401.80

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