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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,271.40, 226,606.39 and 138,871.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,271.40, 226,606.39 and 138,871.11 is: 208,030.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,271.40 : 226,606.39 = 138,871.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,271.40/226,606.39 = 138,871.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,271.40x = 226,606.39 × 138,871.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,271.40x = 31,469,080,912.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469,080,912.39/151,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,030.61

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