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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,273.80, 226,910.70 and 138,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,273.80, 226,910.70 and 138,832.20 is: 208,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,273.80 : 226,910.70 = 138,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,273.80/226,910.70 = 138,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,273.80x = 226,910.70 × 138,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,273.80x = 31,502,511,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,502,511,684.54/151,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,248.30

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