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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,870.12, 209,679.30 and 135,926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,870.12, 209,679.30 and 135,926.92 is: 187,667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,870.12 : 209,679.30 = 135,926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,870.12/209,679.30 = 135,926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,870.12x = 209,679.30 × 135,926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,870.12x = 28,501,061,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,501,061,436.76/151,870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,667.34

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