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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,851.72, 209,442.12 and 134,644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,851.72, 209,442.12 and 134,644.28 is: 185,708.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,851.72 : 209,442.12 = 134,644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,851.72/209,442.12 = 134,644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,851.72x = 209,442.12 × 134,644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,851.72x = 28,200,183,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200,183,449.07/151,851.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,708.69

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