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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,293.40, 226,940.10 and 141,451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,293.40, 226,940.10 and 141,451.90 is: 212,177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,293.40 : 226,940.10 = 141,451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,293.40/226,940.10 = 141,451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,293.40x = 226,940.10 × 141,451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,293.40x = 32,101,108,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101,108,331.19/151,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,177.85

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