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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,715.90, 212,713.30 and 151,715.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,715.90, 212,713.30 and 151,715.90 is: 212,713.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,715.90 : 212,713.30 = 151,715.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,715.90/212,713.30 = 151,715.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,715.90x = 212,713.30 × 151,715.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,715.90x = 32,271,989,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,271,989,751.47/151,715.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,713.30

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