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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,271.80, 226,907.70 and 138,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,271.80, 226,907.70 and 138,830.20 is: 208,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,271.80 : 226,907.70 = 138,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,271.80/226,907.70 = 138,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,271.80x = 226,907.70 × 138,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,271.80x = 31,501,641,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501,641,372.54/151,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,245.30

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