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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,197.23, 255,339.84 and 151,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,197.23, 255,339.84 and 151,171.14 is: 208,426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,197.23 : 255,339.84 = 151,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,197.23/255,339.84 = 151,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,197.23x = 255,339.84 × 151,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,197.23x = 38,600,014,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,600,014,700.22/185,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,426.52

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