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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,847.41, 209,793.51 and 129,423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,847.41, 209,793.51 and 129,423.37 is: 178,812.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,847.41 : 209,793.51 = 129,423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,847.41/209,793.51 = 129,423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,847.41x = 209,793.51 × 129,423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,847.41x = 27,152,183,068.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,152,183,068.33/151,847.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,812.29

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