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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,718.40, 212,012.10 and 151,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,718.40, 212,012.10 and 151,718.40 is: 212,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,718.40 : 212,012.10 = 151,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,718.40/212,012.10 = 151,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,718.40x = 212,012.10 × 151,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,718.40x = 32,166,136,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166,136,592.64/151,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,012.10

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