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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,527.74, 209,197.98 and 134,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,527.74, 209,197.98 and 134,714.30 is: 185,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,527.74 : 209,197.98 = 134,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,527.74/209,197.98 = 134,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,527.74x = 209,197.98 × 134,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,527.74x = 28,181,958,391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,181,958,391.12/151,527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,985.48

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