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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,592.73, 209,079.86 and 97,890.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,592.73, 209,079.86 and 97,890.94 is: 135,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,592.73 : 209,079.86 = 97,890.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,592.73/209,079.86 = 97,890.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,592.73x = 209,079.86 × 97,890.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,592.73x = 20,467,024,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,467,024,030.47/151,592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,013.23

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