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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,971.60, 213,226.80 and 151,971.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,971.60, 213,226.80 and 151,971.60 is: 213,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,971.60 : 213,226.80 = 151,971.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,971.60/213,226.80 = 151,971.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,971.60x = 213,226.80 × 151,971.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,971.60x = 32,404,417,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,417,958.88/151,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,226.80

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