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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,581, 209,196.56 and 113,274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,581, 209,196.56 and 113,274.03 is: 156,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,581 : 209,196.56 = 113,274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,581/209,196.56 = 113,274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,581x = 209,196.56 × 113,274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,581x = 23,696,537,413.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,696,537,413.34/151,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,329.21

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