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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,759.40, 212,774.20 and 151,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,759.40, 212,774.20 and 151,759.40 is: 212,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,759.40 : 212,774.20 = 151,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,759.40/212,774.20 = 151,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,759.40x = 212,774.20 × 151,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,759.40x = 32,290,484,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290,484,927.48/151,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,774.20

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