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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,512.80, 152,269.20 and 100,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,512.80, 152,269.20 and 100,929.60 is: 151,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,512.80 : 152,269.20 = 100,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,512.80/152,269.20 = 100,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,512.80x = 152,269.20 × 100,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,512.80x = 15,368,469,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,368,469,448.32/101,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,394.40

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