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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,412.94, 207,436.68 and 145,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,412.94, 207,436.68 and 145,737.72 is: 199,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,412.94 : 207,436.68 = 145,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,412.94/207,436.68 = 145,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,412.94x = 207,436.68 × 145,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,412.94x = 30,231,348,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,231,348,787.57/151,412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,661.59

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