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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,318.40, 226,977.60 and 132,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,318.40, 226,977.60 and 132,886.40 is: 199,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,318.40 : 226,977.60 = 132,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,318.40/226,977.60 = 132,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,318.40x = 226,977.60 × 132,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,318.40x = 30,162,236,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,162,236,144.64/151,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,329.60

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