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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,534.17, 209,066.38 and 97,855.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,534.17, 209,066.38 and 97,855.47 is: 135,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,534.17 : 209,066.38 = 97,855.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,534.17/209,066.38 = 97,855.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,534.17x = 209,066.38 × 97,855.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,534.17x = 20,458,288,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,458,288,876.10/151,534.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,007.76

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