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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,248, 227,012.32 and 76,420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,248, 227,012.32 and 76,420.72 is: 114,701.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,248 : 227,012.32 = 76,420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,248/227,012.32 = 76,420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,248x = 227,012.32 × 76,420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,248x = 17,348,444,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,348,444,943.27/151,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,701.98

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