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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,152.72, 257,672.16 and 151,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,152.72, 257,672.16 and 151,460.88 is: 208,531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,152.72 : 257,672.16 = 151,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,152.72/257,672.16 = 151,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,152.72x = 257,672.16 × 151,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,152.72x = 39,027,252,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027,252,105.10/187,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,531.58

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