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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,738.65, 212,040.45 and 151,738.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,738.65, 212,040.45 and 151,738.65 is: 212,040.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,738.65 : 212,040.45 = 151,738.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,738.65/212,040.45 = 151,738.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,738.65x = 212,040.45 × 151,738.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,738.65x = 32,174,731,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,174,731,628.39/151,738.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,040.45

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