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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,784.78, 212,809.73 and 151,784.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,784.78, 212,809.73 and 151,784.78 is: 212,809.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,784.78 : 212,809.73 = 151,784.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,784.78/212,809.73 = 151,784.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,784.78x = 212,809.73 × 151,784.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,784.78x = 32,301,276,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,301,276,226.94/151,784.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,809.73

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