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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,251.90, 226,877.85 and 127,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,251.90, 226,877.85 and 127,923.90 is: 191,885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,251.90 : 226,877.85 = 127,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,251.90/226,877.85 = 127,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,251.90x = 226,877.85 × 127,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,251.90x = 29,023,099,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023,099,395.62/151,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,885.85

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