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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,307.40, 226,961.10 and 127,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,307.40, 226,961.10 and 127,979.40 is: 191,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,307.40 : 226,961.10 = 127,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,307.40/226,961.10 = 127,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,307.40x = 226,961.10 × 127,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,307.40x = 29,046,345,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,046,345,401.34/151,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,969.10

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