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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,437.47, 225,452.70 and 151,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,437.47, 225,452.70 and 151,878 is: 209,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,437.47 : 225,452.70 = 151,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,437.47/225,452.70 = 151,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,437.47x = 225,452.70 × 151,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,437.47x = 34,241,305,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,241,305,170.60/163,437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,507.07

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