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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,275.80, 226,913.70 and 138,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,275.80, 226,913.70 and 138,834.20 is: 208,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,275.80 : 226,913.70 = 138,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,275.80/226,913.70 = 138,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,275.80x = 226,913.70 × 138,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,275.80x = 31,503,382,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503,382,008.54/151,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,251.30

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