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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,247, 227,010.82 and 76,419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,247, 227,010.82 and 76,419.72 is: 114,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,247 : 227,010.82 = 76,419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,247/227,010.82 = 76,419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,247x = 227,010.82 × 76,419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,247x = 17,348,103,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,348,103,301.37/151,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,700.48

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