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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,496.28, 209,442.78 and 113,704.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,496.28, 209,442.78 and 113,704.92 is: 157,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,496.28 : 209,442.78 = 113,704.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,496.28/209,442.78 = 113,704.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,496.28x = 209,442.78 × 113,704.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,496.28x = 23,814,674,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,814,674,544.48/151,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,196.43

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