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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,355.58, 208,652.52 and 105,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,355.58, 208,652.52 and 105,892.72 is: 145,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,355.58 : 208,652.52 = 105,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,355.58/208,652.52 = 105,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,355.58x = 208,652.52 × 105,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,355.58x = 22,094,782,877.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094,782,877.65/151,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,979.31

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