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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,709.40, 211,999.50 and 151,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,709.40, 211,999.50 and 151,709.40 is: 211,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,709.40 : 211,999.50 = 151,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,709.40/211,999.50 = 151,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,709.40x = 211,999.50 × 151,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,709.40x = 32,162,316,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162,316,945.30/151,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,999.50

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