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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,621.16, 209,274.72 and 103,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,621.16, 209,274.72 and 103,303.04 is: 142,583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,621.16 : 209,274.72 = 103,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,621.16/209,274.72 = 103,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,621.16x = 209,274.72 × 103,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,621.16x = 21,618,714,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,714,771.15/151,621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,583.76

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