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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,731.90, 212,735.70 and 151,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,731.90, 212,735.70 and 151,731.90 is: 212,735.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,731.90 : 212,735.70 = 151,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,731.90/212,735.70 = 151,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,731.90x = 212,735.70 × 151,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,731.90x = 32,278,791,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,278,791,958.83/151,731.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,735.70

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