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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,436.47, 225,451.32 and 151,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,436.47, 225,451.32 and 151,877 is: 209,505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,436.47 : 225,451.32 = 151,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,436.47/225,451.32 = 151,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,436.47x = 225,451.32 × 151,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,436.47x = 34,240,870,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240,870,127.64/163,436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,505.69

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