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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,629.40, 209,323.38 and 117,560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,629.40, 209,323.38 and 117,560.68 is: 162,291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,629.40 : 209,323.38 = 117,560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,629.40/209,323.38 = 117,560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,629.40x = 209,323.38 × 117,560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,629.40x = 24,608,198,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,608,198,892.70/151,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,291.74

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