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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,189.69, 255,329.52 and 151,163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,189.69, 255,329.52 and 151,163.62 is: 208,416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,189.69 : 255,329.52 = 151,163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,189.69/255,329.52 = 151,163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,189.69x = 255,329.52 × 151,163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,189.69x = 38,596,533,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,596,533,330.88/185,189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,416.21

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