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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,527, 209,196.96 and 134,713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,527, 209,196.96 and 134,713.56 is: 185,984.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,527 : 209,196.96 = 134,713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,527/209,196.96 = 134,713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,527x = 209,196.96 × 134,713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,527x = 28,181,667,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,181,667,222.78/151,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,984.46

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