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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,139.28, 245,272.68 and 151,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,139.28, 245,272.68 and 151,226 is: 208,216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,139.28 : 245,272.68 = 151,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,139.28/245,272.68 = 151,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,139.28x = 245,272.68 × 151,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,139.28x = 37,091,606,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,091,606,305.68/178,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,216.89

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