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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,016.52, 208,320.80 and 93,636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,016.52, 208,320.80 and 93,636.48 is: 129,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,016.52 : 208,320.80 = 93,636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,016.52/208,320.80 = 93,636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,016.52x = 208,320.80 × 93,636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,016.52x = 19,506,426,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,506,426,422.78/151,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,167.50

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