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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,272.80, 226,909.20 and 130,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,272.80, 226,909.20 and 130,277.60 is: 195,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,272.80 : 226,909.20 = 130,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,272.80/226,909.20 = 130,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,272.80x = 226,909.20 × 130,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,272.80x = 29,561,185,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,561,185,993.92/151,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,416.40

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