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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,778.90, 212,801.50 and 151,778.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,778.90, 212,801.50 and 151,778.90 is: 212,801.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,778.90 : 212,801.50 = 151,778.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,778.90/212,801.50 = 151,778.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,778.90x = 212,801.50 × 151,778.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,778.90x = 32,298,777,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,298,777,588.35/151,778.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,801.50

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