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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,851.93, 242,541.72 and 151,364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,851.93, 242,541.72 and 151,364.43 is: 208,767.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,851.93 : 242,541.72 = 151,364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,851.93/242,541.72 = 151,364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,851.93x = 242,541.72 × 151,364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,851.93x = 36,712,189,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,712,189,199.02/175,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,767.62

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