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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,531.53, 209,203.11 and 134,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,531.53, 209,203.11 and 134,718 is: 185,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,531.53 : 209,203.11 = 134,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,531.53/209,203.11 = 134,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,531.53x = 209,203.11 × 134,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,531.53x = 28,183,424,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183,424,572.98/151,531.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,990.50

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