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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,332.26, 226,730.73 and 142,331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,332.26, 226,730.73 and 142,331.13 is: 213,244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,332.26 : 226,730.73 = 142,331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,332.26/226,730.73 = 142,331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,332.26x = 226,730.73 × 142,331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,332.26x = 32,270,841,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270,841,858.33/151,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,244.96

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