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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,152.69, 298,251.39 and 151,818.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,152.69, 298,251.39 and 151,818.50 is: 209,481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,152.69 : 298,251.39 = 151,818.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,152.69/298,251.39 = 151,818.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,152.69x = 298,251.39 × 151,818.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,152.69x = 45,280,079,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,280,079,398.34/216,152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,481.91

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