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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,740.40, 212,042.90 and 151,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,740.40, 212,042.90 and 151,740.40 is: 212,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,740.40 : 212,042.90 = 151,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,740.40/212,042.90 = 151,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,740.40x = 212,042.90 × 151,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,740.40x = 32,175,474,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175,474,463.16/151,740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,042.90

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