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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,777.12, 209,257.72 and 124,452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,777.12, 209,257.72 and 124,452.54 is: 171,584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,777.12 : 209,257.72 = 124,452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,777.12/209,257.72 = 124,452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,777.12x = 209,257.72 × 124,452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,777.12x = 26,042,654,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,042,654,768.61/151,777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,584.85

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