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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,302.70, 226,741.63 and 119,573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,302.70, 226,741.63 and 119,573.27 is: 179,192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,302.70 : 226,741.63 = 119,573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,302.70/226,741.63 = 119,573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,302.70x = 226,741.63 × 119,573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,302.70x = 27,112,238,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,112,238,144.23/151,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,192.03

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