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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,778.40, 212,800.80 and 151,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,778.40, 212,800.80 and 151,778.40 is: 212,800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,778.40 : 212,800.80 = 151,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,778.40/212,800.80 = 151,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,778.40x = 212,800.80 × 151,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,778.40x = 32,298,564,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,298,564,942.72/151,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,800.80

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