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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,272.92, 227,296.67 and 114,182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,272.92, 227,296.67 and 114,182.31 is: 171,565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,272.92 : 227,296.67 = 114,182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,272.92/227,296.67 = 114,182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,272.92x = 227,296.67 × 114,182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,272.92x = 25,953,259,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953,259,758.88/151,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,565.80

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