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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,528.53, 209,198.97 and 134,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,528.53, 209,198.97 and 134,715 is: 185,986.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,528.53 : 209,198.97 = 134,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,528.53/209,198.97 = 134,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,528.53x = 209,198.97 × 134,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,528.53x = 28,182,239,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182,239,243.55/151,528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,986.36

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