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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,882.36, 209,657.40 and 100,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,882.36, 209,657.40 and 100,191.24 is: 138,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,882.36 : 209,657.40 = 100,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,882.36/209,657.40 = 100,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,882.36x = 209,657.40 × 100,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,882.36x = 21,005,834,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005,834,505.46/151,882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,303.32

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