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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,177.16, 208,581.20 and 97,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,177.16, 208,581.20 and 97,493 is: 134,512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,177.16 : 208,581.20 = 97,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,177.16/208,581.20 = 97,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,177.16x = 208,581.20 × 97,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,177.16x = 20,335,206,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,335,206,444.14/151,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,512.43

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