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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,979.60, 152,969.40 and 101,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,979.60, 152,969.40 and 101,979.60 is: 152,969.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,979.60 : 152,969.40 = 101,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,979.60/152,969.40 = 101,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,979.60x = 152,969.40 × 101,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,979.60x = 15,599,758,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,758,224.24/101,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,969.40

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