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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,741.40, 212,044.30 and 151,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,741.40, 212,044.30 and 151,741.40 is: 212,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,741.40 : 212,044.30 = 151,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,741.40/212,044.30 = 151,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,741.40x = 212,044.30 × 151,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,741.40x = 32,175,898,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175,898,944.02/151,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,044.30

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